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