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