Shivakotte Gram Panchayat, Yelahanka
Shivakotte is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bengaluru Urban district of Karnataka. It falls under the Yelahanka Taluka Panchayat and Bengaluru Urban Zilla Panchayat. Shivakotte Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Kalenahalli, Koluvarayanahalli, and Kondashetti Halli. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Shivakotte Gram Panchayat
Shivakotte Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kalenahalli |
| 2 | Koluvarayanahalli |
| 3 | Kondashetti Halli |
| 4 | Linganahalli |
| 5 | Lingarajapura |
| 6 | Madhugirihalli |
| 7 | Mathkur |
| 8 | Mavallipura |
| 9 | Muthugada Halli |
| 10 | Seethakempanahalli |
| 11 | Shivakote |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shivakotte Gram Panchayat
Shivakotte Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shivakotte 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)
Yelahanka Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shivakotte Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bengaluru Urban Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shivakotte Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shivakotte Gram Panchayat
Where is Shivakotte Gram Panchayat located?
Shivakotte Gram Panchayat is located in the Bengaluru Urban district of Karnataka. It falls under the Yelahanka Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Shivakotte Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Shivakotte Gram Panchayat: Kalenahalli, Koluvarayanahalli, Kondashetti Halli, Linganahalli, and Lingarajapura and 6 others.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Shivakotte Gram Panchayat come under?
Shivakotte Gram Panchayat comes under Yelahanka Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bengaluru Urban district.
Which District Panchayat does Shivakotte Gram Panchayat come under?
Bengaluru Urban Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shivakotte Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Shivakotte Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Yelahanka Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Bengaluru Urban Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Shivakotte Gram Panchayat?
Shivakotte Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Shivakotte Gram Panchayat do?
Shivakotte Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.