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