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