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