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