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