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