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