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