Belur Gram Panchayat, Somvarpet
Belur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It falls under the Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat and Kodagu Zilla Panchayat. Belur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Balagunda, Belur Basavanalli, and Kusubur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Belur Gram Panchayat
Belur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balagunda |
| 2 | Belur Basavanalli |
| 3 | Kusubur |
| 4 | Nagaruru |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Belur Gram Panchayat
Belur Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Belur 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)
Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Belur 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 Belur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Belur Gram Panchayat
Where is Belur Gram Panchayat located?
Belur Gram Panchayat is located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It falls under the Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Belur Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Belur Gram Panchayat: Balagunda, Belur Basavanalli, Kusubur, and Nagaruru.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Belur Gram Panchayat come under?
Belur Gram Panchayat comes under Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kodagu district.
Which District Panchayat does Belur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kodagu Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Belur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Belur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Kodagu Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Belur Gram Panchayat?
Belur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Belur Gram Panchayat do?
Belur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.