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