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