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