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