Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat, Somvarpet
Tholur Shettalli is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It falls under the Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat and Kodagu Zilla Panchayat. Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Chikka Tholur, Chikkatholuru, and Doddatholur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat
Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chikka Tholur |
| 2 | Chikkatholuru |
| 3 | Doddatholur |
| 4 | Koothi |
| 5 | Tholur Shettalli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat
Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tholur Shettalli 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 Tholur Shettalli 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 Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat
Where is Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat located?
Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat is located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It falls under the Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat: Chikka Tholur, Chikkatholuru, Doddatholur, Koothi, and Tholur Shettalli.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat come under?
Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat comes under Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kodagu district.
Which District Panchayat does Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat come under?
Kodagu Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Kodagu Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat?
Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat do?
Tholur Shettalli Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.