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