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