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