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