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