Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat, Krishnarajpet
Ballenahalli is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandya district of Karnataka. It falls under the Krishnarajpet Taluka Panchayat and Mandya Zilla Panchayat. Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Ballenahalli, Ballenahallikaval, and Doddagadiganahalli. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat
Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ballenahalli |
| 2 | Ballenahallikaval |
| 3 | Doddagadiganahalli |
| 4 | Heraganahalli |
| 5 | Kabbalagerepura |
| 6 | Kashimurukanahally |
| 7 | Machagonahalli |
| 8 | Mathikere |
| 9 | Salugadde-Bidarakatte Kaval |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat
Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ballenahalli 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)
Krishnarajpet Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mandya Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat
Where is Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat located?
Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandya district of Karnataka. It falls under the Krishnarajpet Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat: Ballenahalli, Ballenahallikaval, Doddagadiganahalli, Heraganahalli, Kabbalagerepura, Kashimurukanahally, Machagonahalli, Mathikere, and Salugadde-Bidarakatte Kaval.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat come under?
Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat comes under Krishnarajpet Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandya district.
Which District Panchayat does Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandya Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Krishnarajpet Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Mandya Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat?
Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat do?
Ballenahalli Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.