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