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