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