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