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