Kannigeri Gram Panchayat, Yellapur
Kannigeri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It falls under the Yellapur Taluka Panchayat and Uttara Kannada Zilla Panchayat. Kannigeri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Belegeri, Gotguli, and Hukkali. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Kannigeri Gram Panchayat
Kannigeri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Belegeri |
| 2 | Gotguli |
| 3 | Hukkali |
| 4 | Kannadagal |
| 5 | Kannigeri |
| 6 | Kolikeri |
| 7 | Lalguli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kannigeri Gram Panchayat
Kannigeri Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kannigeri 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)
Yellapur Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kannigeri 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 Kannigeri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kannigeri Gram Panchayat
Where is Kannigeri Gram Panchayat located?
Kannigeri Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It falls under the Yellapur Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kannigeri Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Kannigeri Gram Panchayat: Belegeri, Gotguli, Hukkali, Kannadagal, Kannigeri, Kolikeri, and Lalguli.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Kannigeri Gram Panchayat come under?
Kannigeri Gram Panchayat comes under Yellapur Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttara Kannada district.
Which District Panchayat does Kannigeri Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttara Kannada Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kannigeri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Kannigeri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Yellapur Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Uttara Kannada Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kannigeri Gram Panchayat?
Kannigeri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Kannigeri Gram Panchayat do?
Kannigeri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.