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