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