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