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