Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat, Holenarsipur
Sankanahalli is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It falls under the Holenarsipur Taluka Panchayat and Hassan Zilla Panchayat. Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Ankanathapura, Chikkabyagathavalli, and Dakshinanala. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat
Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ankanathapura |
| 2 | Chikkabyagathavalli |
| 3 | Dakshinanala |
| 4 | Hole Narasipura |
| 5 | Krishnapura |
| 6 | Nagalapura |
| 7 | Sankanahalli |
| 8 | Shivapura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat
Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sankanahalli 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)
Holenarsipur Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Hassan Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat
Where is Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat located?
Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat is located in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It falls under the Holenarsipur Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat: Ankanathapura, Chikkabyagathavalli, Dakshinanala, Hole Narasipura, Krishnapura, Nagalapura, Sankanahalli, and Shivapura.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat come under?
Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat comes under Holenarsipur Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hassan district.
Which District Panchayat does Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat come under?
Hassan Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Holenarsipur Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Hassan Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat?
Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat do?
Sankanahalli Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.