Araga Gram Panchayat, Tirthahalli
Araga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. It falls under the Tirthahalli Taluka Panchayat and Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat. Araga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Agalabagilu, Araga, and Beesu. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Araga Gram Panchayat
Araga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agalabagilu |
| 2 | Araga |
| 3 | Beesu |
| 4 | Hire Gadde |
| 5 | Kadegadde |
| 6 | Kalammana Gudi |
| 7 | Khabgal |
| 8 | Mitla Godu |
| 9 | Nekragodu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Araga Gram Panchayat
Araga Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Araga 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)
Tirthahalli Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Araga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Araga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Araga Gram Panchayat
Where is Araga Gram Panchayat located?
Araga Gram Panchayat is located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. It falls under the Tirthahalli Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Araga Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Araga Gram Panchayat: Agalabagilu, Araga, Beesu, Hire Gadde, Kadegadde, Kalammana Gudi, Khabgal, Mitla Godu, and Nekragodu.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Araga Gram Panchayat come under?
Araga Gram Panchayat comes under Tirthahalli Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shivamogga district.
Which District Panchayat does Araga Gram Panchayat come under?
Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Araga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Araga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tirthahalli Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Araga Gram Panchayat?
Araga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Araga Gram Panchayat do?
Araga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.