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