Jiyura Gram Panchayat, Tarikhet

Jiyura is a Gram Panchayat located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Tarikhet Kshettra Panchayat and Almora Zila Panchayat. Jiyura Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Chaugaon, Jyura, and Kimkhola. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Jiyura Gram Panchayat

Jiyura Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Chaugaon
2Jyura
3Kimkhola
4Majhigaon

Panchayati Raj Structure for Jiyura Gram Panchayat

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

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

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

FAQs about Jiyura Gram Panchayat

Where is Jiyura Gram Panchayat located?

Jiyura Gram Panchayat is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Tarikhet Kshettra Panchayat.

How many villages come under Jiyura Gram Panchayat?

4 villages come under Jiyura Gram Panchayat: Chaugaon, Jyura, Kimkhola, and Majhigaon.

Which Kshettra Panchayat does Jiyura Gram Panchayat come under?

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

Which District Panchayat does Jiyura Gram Panchayat come under?

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

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

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

Who heads Jiyura Gram Panchayat?

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

What does Jiyura Gram Panchayat do?

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