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