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