Heggodu Gram Panchayat, Sorab
Heggodu is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. It falls under the Sorab Taluka Panchayat and Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat. Heggodu Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Ammagondanakoppa, Byrekoppa, and Chimanuru. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Heggodu Gram Panchayat
Heggodu Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ammagondanakoppa |
| 2 | Byrekoppa |
| 3 | Chimanuru |
| 4 | Halagalale |
| 5 | Heggodu |
| 6 | Kappagalale |
| 7 | Kondagalale |
| 8 | Kulavalli |
| 9 | Kumbathi |
| 10 | Kuppe |
| 11 | Pura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Heggodu Gram Panchayat
Heggodu Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Heggodu 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 Heggodu 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 Heggodu Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Heggodu Gram Panchayat
Where is Heggodu Gram Panchayat located?
Heggodu Gram Panchayat is located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. It falls under the Sorab Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Heggodu Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Heggodu Gram Panchayat: Ammagondanakoppa, Byrekoppa, Chimanuru, Halagalale, and Heggodu and 6 others.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Heggodu Gram Panchayat come under?
Heggodu Gram Panchayat comes under Sorab Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shivamogga district.
Which District Panchayat does Heggodu Gram Panchayat come under?
Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Heggodu Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Heggodu Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sorab Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Heggodu Gram Panchayat?
Heggodu Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Heggodu Gram Panchayat do?
Heggodu Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.