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