Mala Gram Panchayat, Takula
Mala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Takula Kshettra Panchayat and Almora Zila Panchayat. Mala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Jhaloli, Mala, and Surf. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mala Gram Panchayat
Mala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jhaloli |
| 2 | Mala |
| 3 | Surf |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mala Gram Panchayat
Mala Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mala 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)
Takula Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mala 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 Mala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mala Gram Panchayat
Where is Mala Gram Panchayat located?
Mala Gram Panchayat is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Takula Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Mala Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Mala Gram Panchayat: Jhaloli, Mala, and Surf.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Mala Gram Panchayat come under?
Mala Gram Panchayat comes under Takula Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Almora district.
Which District Panchayat does Mala Gram Panchayat come under?
Almora Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Mala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Takula Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Almora Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Mala Gram Panchayat?
Mala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mala Gram Panchayat do?
Mala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.