Balikhet Gram Panchayat, Dhauladevi
Balikhet is a Gram Panchayat located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Dhauladevi Kshettra Panchayat and Almora Zila Panchayat. Balikhet Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Bali Khet and Uncha Beda. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balikhet Gram Panchayat
Balikhet Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bali Khet |
| 2 | Uncha Beda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balikhet Gram Panchayat
Balikhet Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balikhet 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)
Dhauladevi Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balikhet Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Almora Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balikhet Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balikhet Gram Panchayat
Where is Balikhet Gram Panchayat located?
Balikhet Gram Panchayat is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Dhauladevi Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Balikhet Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Balikhet Gram Panchayat: Bali Khet and Uncha Beda.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Balikhet Gram Panchayat come under?
Balikhet Gram Panchayat comes under Dhauladevi Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Almora district.
Which District Panchayat does Balikhet Gram Panchayat come under?
Almora Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balikhet Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Balikhet Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dhauladevi Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Almora Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Balikhet Gram Panchayat?
Balikhet Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balikhet Gram Panchayat do?
Balikhet Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.