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