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