Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat, Siddapur
Kolsirsi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It falls under the Siddapur Taluka Panchayat and Uttara Kannada Zilla Panchayat. Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Avarguppa, Balguli, and Bandisara. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat
Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Avarguppa |
| 2 | Balguli |
| 3 | Bandisara |
| 4 | Halagadikoppa |
| 5 | Heggadde |
| 6 | Heggodmane |
| 7 | Kastur |
| 8 | Kolsirsi |
| 9 | Kunaji |
| 10 | Mandlikoppa |
| 11 | Tumbargod |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat
Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kolsirsi 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)
Siddapur Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kolsirsi 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 Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat
Where is Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat located?
Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It falls under the Siddapur Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat: Avarguppa, Balguli, Bandisara, Halagadikoppa, and Heggadde and 6 others.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat comes under Siddapur Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttara Kannada district.
Which District Panchayat does Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttara Kannada Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Siddapur Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Uttara Kannada Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat?
Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat do?
Kolsirsi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.