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