Santhemarur Gram Panchayat, Arkalgud
Santhemarur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It falls under the Arkalgud Taluka Panchayat and Hassan Zilla Panchayat. Santhemarur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bittagodanahalli, Dadadahalli, and Dummi. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Santhemarur Gram Panchayat
Santhemarur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bittagodanahalli |
| 2 | Dadadahalli |
| 3 | Dummi |
| 4 | Illahalli |
| 5 | Mallapura |
| 6 | Parasanahalli |
| 7 | Santhemarur |
| 8 | Shanavinakuppe |
| 9 | Shanbhoganahalli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Santhemarur Gram Panchayat
Santhemarur Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Santhemarur 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)
Arkalgud Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santhemarur 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 Santhemarur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Santhemarur Gram Panchayat
Where is Santhemarur Gram Panchayat located?
Santhemarur Gram Panchayat is located in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It falls under the Arkalgud Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Santhemarur Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Santhemarur Gram Panchayat: Bittagodanahalli, Dadadahalli, Dummi, Illahalli, Mallapura, Parasanahalli, Santhemarur, Shanavinakuppe, and Shanbhoganahalli.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Santhemarur Gram Panchayat come under?
Santhemarur Gram Panchayat comes under Arkalgud Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hassan district.
Which District Panchayat does Santhemarur Gram Panchayat come under?
Hassan Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santhemarur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Santhemarur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Arkalgud Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Hassan Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Santhemarur Gram Panchayat?
Santhemarur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Santhemarur Gram Panchayat do?
Santhemarur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.