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