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