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