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