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