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