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