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