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