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