Garuvale Gram Panchayat, Somvarpet
Garuvale is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It falls under the Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat and Kodagu Zilla Panchayat. Garuvale Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Garvale, Kikkaralli, and Kirudale. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Garuvale Gram Panchayat
Garuvale Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Garvale |
| 2 | Kikkaralli |
| 3 | Kirudale |
| 4 | Kumbaragadige |
| 5 | Mankya |
| 6 | Sirangalli |
| 7 | Surlabi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Garuvale Gram Panchayat
Garuvale Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Garuvale 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 Garuvale 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 Garuvale Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Garuvale Gram Panchayat
Where is Garuvale Gram Panchayat located?
Garuvale Gram Panchayat is located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It falls under the Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Garuvale Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Garuvale Gram Panchayat: Garvale, Kikkaralli, Kirudale, Kumbaragadige, Mankya, Sirangalli, and Surlabi.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Garuvale Gram Panchayat come under?
Garuvale Gram Panchayat comes under Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kodagu district.
Which District Panchayat does Garuvale Gram Panchayat come under?
Kodagu Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Garuvale Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Garuvale Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Kodagu Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Garuvale Gram Panchayat?
Garuvale Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Garuvale Gram Panchayat do?
Garuvale Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.