Chitola Gram Panchayat, Dhauladevi

Chitola is a Gram Panchayat located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Dhauladevi Kshettra Panchayat and Almora Zila Panchayat. Chitola Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Chitaula and Daula. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Chitola Gram Panchayat

Chitola Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Chitaula
2Daula

Panchayati Raj Structure for Chitola Gram Panchayat

Chitola Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Chitola 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 Chitola 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 Chitola Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Chitola Gram Panchayat

Where is Chitola Gram Panchayat located?

Chitola Gram Panchayat is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Dhauladevi Kshettra Panchayat.

How many villages come under Chitola Gram Panchayat?

2 villages come under Chitola Gram Panchayat: Chitaula and Daula.

Which Kshettra Panchayat does Chitola Gram Panchayat come under?

Chitola Gram Panchayat comes under Dhauladevi Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Almora district.

Which District Panchayat does Chitola Gram Panchayat come under?

Almora Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chitola Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?

Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Chitola Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dhauladevi Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Almora Zila Panchayat at the district level.

Who heads Chitola Gram Panchayat?

Chitola Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Chitola Gram Panchayat do?

Chitola Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.