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