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