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