Balamande Gram Panchayat, Bangarapet
Balamande is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kolar district of Karnataka. It falls under the Bangarapet Taluka Panchayat and Kolar Zilla Panchayat. Balamande Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Balamande, Chikkapannanndahalli, and Doddapannandahalli. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Balamande Gram Panchayat
Balamande Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balamande |
| 2 | Chikkapannanndahalli |
| 3 | Doddapannandahalli |
| 4 | Gandodi Thimmanahalli |
| 5 | Kanumanahalli |
| 6 | Thamatamakanahalli |
| 7 | Yerragola |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balamande Gram Panchayat
Balamande Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balamande 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)
Bangarapet Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balamande Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kolar Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balamande Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balamande Gram Panchayat
Where is Balamande Gram Panchayat located?
Balamande Gram Panchayat is located in the Kolar district of Karnataka. It falls under the Bangarapet Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Balamande Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Balamande Gram Panchayat: Balamande, Chikkapannanndahalli, Doddapannandahalli, Gandodi Thimmanahalli, Kanumanahalli, Thamatamakanahalli, and Yerragola.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Balamande Gram Panchayat come under?
Balamande Gram Panchayat comes under Bangarapet Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kolar district.
Which District Panchayat does Balamande Gram Panchayat come under?
Kolar Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balamande Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Balamande Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bangarapet Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Kolar Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Balamande Gram Panchayat?
Balamande Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Balamande Gram Panchayat do?
Balamande Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.