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