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