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