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