Kestur Gram Panchayat, Tumakuru
Kestur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tumakuru district of Karnataka. It falls under the Tumakuru Taluka Panchayat and Tumakuru Zilla Panchayat. Kestur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Badachikkanahalli, Basappanapalya, and Batsandra. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Kestur Gram Panchayat
Kestur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badachikkanahalli |
| 2 | Basappanapalya |
| 3 | Batsandra |
| 4 | Gowragondanahalli |
| 5 | Kempanadodderi |
| 6 | Kenchenahalli |
| 7 | Kestur |
| 8 | Kestur Amanikere |
| 9 | Kodihalli |
| 10 | Sangenahalli |
| 11 | Shambonahalli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kestur Gram Panchayat
Kestur Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kestur 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)
Tumakuru Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kestur 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 Kestur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kestur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kestur Gram Panchayat located?
Kestur Gram Panchayat is located in the Tumakuru district of Karnataka. It falls under the Tumakuru Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kestur Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Kestur Gram Panchayat: Badachikkanahalli, Basappanapalya, Batsandra, Gowragondanahalli, and Kempanadodderi and 6 others.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Kestur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kestur Gram Panchayat comes under Tumakuru Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tumakuru district.
Which District Panchayat does Kestur Gram Panchayat come under?
Tumakuru Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kestur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Kestur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tumakuru Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Tumakuru Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kestur Gram Panchayat?
Kestur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Kestur Gram Panchayat do?
Kestur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.