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