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