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