Balele Gram Panchayat, Ponnampet
Balele is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It falls under the Ponnampet Taluka Panchayat and Kodagu Zilla Panchayat. Balele Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Balele and Devanur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Balele Gram Panchayat
Balele Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balele |
| 2 | Devanur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balele Gram Panchayat
Balele Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balele Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Ponnampet Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balele Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kodagu Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balele Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balele Gram Panchayat
Where is Balele Gram Panchayat located?
Balele Gram Panchayat is located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It falls under the Ponnampet Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Balele Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Balele Gram Panchayat: Balele and Devanur.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Balele Gram Panchayat come under?
Balele Gram Panchayat comes under Ponnampet Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kodagu district.
Which District Panchayat does Balele Gram Panchayat come under?
Kodagu Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balele Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Balele Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ponnampet Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Kodagu Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Balele Gram Panchayat?
Balele Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Balele Gram Panchayat do?
Balele Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.