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