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