Alakod Gram Panchayat, Kumta
Alakod is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It falls under the Kumta Taluka Panchayat and Uttara Kannada Zilla Panchayat. Alakod Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Alkod, Anegundi, and Bellangi. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Alakod Gram Panchayat
Alakod Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alkod |
| 2 | Anegundi |
| 3 | Bellangi |
| 4 | Bhandival |
| 5 | Harita |
| 6 | Hebbail |
| 7 | Kodambale |
| 8 | Malwalli |
| 9 | Sandolli-Muttolli |
| 10 | Santur |
| 11 | Shirgunji |
| 12 | Toppalgutta |
| 13 | Uppinpattana |
| 14 | Yana |
| 15 | Yedatare |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Alakod Gram Panchayat
Alakod Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Alakod 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)
Kumta Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alakod Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Uttara Kannada Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alakod Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Alakod Gram Panchayat
Where is Alakod Gram Panchayat located?
Alakod Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It falls under the Kumta Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Alakod Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Alakod Gram Panchayat: Alkod, Anegundi, Bellangi, Bhandival, and Harita and 10 others.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Alakod Gram Panchayat come under?
Alakod Gram Panchayat comes under Kumta Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttara Kannada district.
Which District Panchayat does Alakod Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttara Kannada Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alakod Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Alakod Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kumta Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Uttara Kannada Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Alakod Gram Panchayat?
Alakod Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Alakod Gram Panchayat do?
Alakod Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.