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