Handli Gram Panchayat, Somvarpet
Handli is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It falls under the Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat and Kodagu Zilla Panchayat. Handli Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Avaradalu, Bageri, and Beekalli. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Handli Gram Panchayat
Handli Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Avaradalu |
| 2 | Bageri |
| 3 | Beekalli |
| 4 | Bellarahalli |
| 5 | Gudugalale |
| 6 | Hallibailu |
| 7 | Handli |
| 8 | Hebbulse |
| 9 | Hosapura |
| 10 | Hulse |
| 11 | Hulukodu |
| 12 | Kanagalu |
| 13 | Kerehalli |
| 14 | Kitturu |
| 15 | Managali |
| 16 | Mudravalli |
| 17 | Nakalagodu |
| 18 | Sampigedalu |
| 19 | Shirangala |
| 20 | Taluru |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Handli Gram Panchayat
Handli Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Handli 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)
Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Handli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kodagu Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Handli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Handli Gram Panchayat
Where is Handli Gram Panchayat located?
Handli Gram Panchayat is located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It falls under the Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Handli Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Handli Gram Panchayat: Avaradalu, Bageri, Beekalli, Bellarahalli, and Gudugalale and 15 others.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Handli Gram Panchayat come under?
Handli Gram Panchayat comes under Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kodagu district.
Which District Panchayat does Handli Gram Panchayat come under?
Kodagu Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Handli Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Handli Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Somvarpet Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Kodagu Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Handli Gram Panchayat?
Handli Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Handli Gram Panchayat do?
Handli Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.