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