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