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