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