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