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