Shapur Gram Panchayat, Kolar
Shapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kolar district of Karnataka. It falls under the Kolar Taluka Panchayat and Kolar Zilla Panchayat. Shapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Abbani, Agrahara Somarasanahalli, and Charaladinne. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Shapur Gram Panchayat
Shapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abbani |
| 2 | Agrahara Somarasanahalli |
| 3 | Charaladinne |
| 4 | Doddnahalli |
| 5 | Gurrappanahalli |
| 6 | Hale Somarasanahalli |
| 7 | Hollamballi |
| 8 | Kurubarahalli |
| 9 | Nandamballi |
| 10 | Neelakantapura |
| 11 | Shapur |
| 12 | Siresandra |
| 13 | Thippasandra |
| 14 | Yaranghatta |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shapur Gram Panchayat
Shapur Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shapur 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)
Kolar Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kolar Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Shapur Gram Panchayat located?
Shapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Kolar district of Karnataka. It falls under the Kolar Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Shapur Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Shapur Gram Panchayat: Abbani, Agrahara Somarasanahalli, Charaladinne, Doddnahalli, and Gurrappanahalli and 9 others.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Shapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Shapur Gram Panchayat comes under Kolar Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kolar district.
Which District Panchayat does Shapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kolar Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Shapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kolar Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Kolar Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Shapur Gram Panchayat?
Shapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Shapur Gram Panchayat do?
Shapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.