Thelagunda Gram Panchayat, Sorab
Thelagunda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. It falls under the Sorab Taluka Panchayat and Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat. Thelagunda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Kachavi, Kalkoppa, and Kamaruru. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Thelagunda Gram Panchayat
Thelagunda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kachavi |
| 2 | Kalkoppa |
| 3 | Kamaruru |
| 4 | Mangapura |
| 5 | Shanuvalli |
| 6 | Suranagi |
| 7 | Thelagunda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Thelagunda Gram Panchayat
Thelagunda Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Thelagunda 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)
Sorab Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thelagunda 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 Thelagunda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Thelagunda Gram Panchayat
Where is Thelagunda Gram Panchayat located?
Thelagunda Gram Panchayat is located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. It falls under the Sorab Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Thelagunda Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Thelagunda Gram Panchayat: Kachavi, Kalkoppa, Kamaruru, Mangapura, Shanuvalli, Suranagi, and Thelagunda.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Thelagunda Gram Panchayat come under?
Thelagunda Gram Panchayat comes under Sorab Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shivamogga district.
Which District Panchayat does Thelagunda Gram Panchayat come under?
Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thelagunda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Thelagunda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sorab Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Thelagunda Gram Panchayat?
Thelagunda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Thelagunda Gram Panchayat do?
Thelagunda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.