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