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