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