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