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