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