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