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