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