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