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