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