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