Kukunoor Block, Koppal (Karnataka)
Kukunoor is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Koppal district of Karnataka. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Kukunoor Block consists of 15 Gram Panchayats covering 114 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Kukunoor Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Kukunoor Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benakal | 3 |
| 2 | Baligeri | 16 |
| 3 | Mangalur | 6 |
| 4 | Nelzeri | 4 |
| 5 | Kudarimothi | 6 |
| 6 | Shirur | 10 |
| 7 | Hirebidanal | 10 |
| 8 | Yerehanchinal | 6 |
| 9 | Mandalageri | 10 |
| 10 | Rajoor | 6 |
| 11 | Itagi | 6 |
| 12 | Masabahanchinal | 6 |
| 13 | Bhanapur | 10 |
| 14 | Bannikoppa | 10 |
| 15 | Talakal | 4 |