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