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