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