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