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