Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat, Syaldey
Okhalyoun is a Gram Panchayat located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Syaldey Kshettra Panchayat and Almora Zila Panchayat. Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Betandhar, Bhanriakali, and Jalotia. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat
Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Betandhar |
| 2 | Bhanriakali |
| 3 | Jalotia |
| 4 | Maunidhaya |
| 5 | Okhalyun |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat
Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Okhalyoun 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)
Syaldey Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Okhalyoun 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 Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat
Where is Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat located?
Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Syaldey Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat: Betandhar, Bhanriakali, Jalotia, Maunidhaya, and Okhalyun.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat come under?
Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat comes under Syaldey Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Almora district.
Which District Panchayat does Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat come under?
Almora Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Syaldey Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Almora Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat?
Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat do?
Okhalyoun Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.