Chikkanal Gram Panchayat, Ilkal
Chikkanal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bagalkote district of Karnataka. It falls under the Ilkal Taluka Panchayat and Bagalkote Zilla Panchayat. Chikkanal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Benakanavari, Bhimanagad, and Chikanal. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Chikkanal Gram Panchayat
Chikkanal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Benakanavari |
| 2 | Bhimanagad |
| 3 | Chikanal |
| 4 | Chilapur |
| 5 | Kyadiggeri |
| 6 | Siddanakolla |
| 7 | Upnal (S.C.) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chikkanal Gram Panchayat
Chikkanal Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chikkanal 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)
Ilkal Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chikkanal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bagalkote Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chikkanal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chikkanal Gram Panchayat
Where is Chikkanal Gram Panchayat located?
Chikkanal Gram Panchayat is located in the Bagalkote district of Karnataka. It falls under the Ilkal Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Chikkanal Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Chikkanal Gram Panchayat: Benakanavari, Bhimanagad, Chikanal, Chilapur, Kyadiggeri, Siddanakolla, and Upnal (S.C.).
Which Taluka Panchayat does Chikkanal Gram Panchayat come under?
Chikkanal Gram Panchayat comes under Ilkal Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bagalkote district.
Which District Panchayat does Chikkanal Gram Panchayat come under?
Bagalkote Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chikkanal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Chikkanal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ilkal Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Bagalkote Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Chikkanal Gram Panchayat?
Chikkanal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Chikkanal Gram Panchayat do?
Chikkanal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.