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