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