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