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