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