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