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