Baruru Gram Panchayat, Sagar

Baruru is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. It falls under the Sagar Taluka Panchayat and Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat. Baruru Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Barur, Guthanahalli, and Jambani. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.

List of Villages in Baruru Gram Panchayat

Baruru Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Barur
2Guthanahalli
3Jambani
4Korlikoppa
5Laviggere
6Mullakere
7Theppagodu

Panchayati Raj Structure for Baruru Gram Panchayat

Baruru Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Baruru 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)

Sagar Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baruru 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 Baruru Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Baruru Gram Panchayat

Where is Baruru Gram Panchayat located?

Baruru Gram Panchayat is located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. It falls under the Sagar Taluka Panchayat.

How many villages come under Baruru Gram Panchayat?

7 villages come under Baruru Gram Panchayat: Barur, Guthanahalli, Jambani, Korlikoppa, Laviggere, Mullakere, and Theppagodu.

Which Taluka Panchayat does Baruru Gram Panchayat come under?

Baruru Gram Panchayat comes under Sagar Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shivamogga district.

Which District Panchayat does Baruru Gram Panchayat come under?

Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baruru Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?

Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Baruru Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sagar Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat at the district level.

Who heads Baruru Gram Panchayat?

Baruru Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.

What does Baruru Gram Panchayat do?

Baruru Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.