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