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