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