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