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