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