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