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