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