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