Gunji Gram Panchayat, Khanapur
Gunji is a Gram Panchayat located in the Belagavi district of Karnataka. It falls under the Khanapur Taluka Panchayat and Belagavi Zilla Panchayat. Gunji Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Ambewadi, Bhalake (K.H.), and Bhalake(B.K). It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Gunji Gram Panchayat
Gunji Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambewadi |
| 2 | Bhalake (K.H.) |
| 3 | Bhalake(B.K) |
| 4 | Gunji |
| 5 | Kamatage |
| 6 | Kirawale (K.G.) |
| 7 | Sangargali |
| 8 | Shimpewadi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gunji Gram Panchayat
Gunji Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gunji 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)
Khanapur Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gunji 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 Gunji Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gunji Gram Panchayat
Where is Gunji Gram Panchayat located?
Gunji Gram Panchayat is located in the Belagavi district of Karnataka. It falls under the Khanapur Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Gunji Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Gunji Gram Panchayat: Ambewadi, Bhalake (K.H.), Bhalake(B.K), Gunji, Kamatage, Kirawale (K.G.), Sangargali, and Shimpewadi.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Gunji Gram Panchayat come under?
Gunji Gram Panchayat comes under Khanapur Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Belagavi district.
Which District Panchayat does Gunji Gram Panchayat come under?
Belagavi Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gunji Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Gunji Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khanapur Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Belagavi Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Gunji Gram Panchayat?
Gunji Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Gunji Gram Panchayat do?
Gunji Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.