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