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