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