Balekoppa Gram Panchayat, Shivamogga
Balekoppa is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. It falls under the Shivamogga Taluka Panchayat and Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat. Balekoppa Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bale Koppa, Chamena Halli, and Channadevana Koppa. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Balekoppa Gram Panchayat
Balekoppa Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bale Koppa |
| 2 | Chamena Halli |
| 3 | Channadevana Koppa |
| 4 | Chikka Marasa |
| 5 | Dodda Marasa |
| 6 | Gopa Shettipura |
| 7 | Gudena Koppa |
| 8 | Hubbana Halli |
| 9 | Kempena Koppa |
| 10 | Somashetti Koppa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balekoppa Gram Panchayat
Balekoppa Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balekoppa 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)
Shivamogga Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balekoppa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balekoppa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balekoppa Gram Panchayat
Where is Balekoppa Gram Panchayat located?
Balekoppa Gram Panchayat is located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. It falls under the Shivamogga Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Balekoppa Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Balekoppa Gram Panchayat: Bale Koppa, Chamena Halli, Channadevana Koppa, Chikka Marasa, Dodda Marasa, Gopa Shettipura, Gudena Koppa, Hubbana Halli, Kempena Koppa, and Somashetti Koppa.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Balekoppa Gram Panchayat come under?
Balekoppa Gram Panchayat comes under Shivamogga Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shivamogga district.
Which District Panchayat does Balekoppa Gram Panchayat come under?
Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balekoppa Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Balekoppa Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Shivamogga Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Balekoppa Gram Panchayat?
Balekoppa Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Balekoppa Gram Panchayat do?
Balekoppa Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.