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