Virajpet Block, Kodagu (Karnataka)
Virajpet is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Virajpet Block consists of 17 Gram Panchayats covering 57 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Virajpet Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Virajpet Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kakotuparambu | 4 |
| 2 | Kadanur | 3 |
| 3 | Chembe Bellur | 7 |
| 4 | Kedamullur | 3 |
| 5 | Betoli | 2 |
| 6 | Arji | 1 |
| 7 | Bittangala | 7 |
| 8 | Halugunda | 2 |
| 9 | Kannangala | 3 |
| 10 | Siddapura | 3 |
| 11 | Maldare | 3 |
| 12 | Chennayana Kote | 5 |
| 13 | Ammathi | 2 |
| 14 | Karmadu | 3 |
| 15 | Bilugunda | 3 |
| 16 | Hosur | 4 |
| 17 | Polibetta | 1 |