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