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