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