Paithan Gram Panchayat, Bageshwar
Paithan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Bageshwar Kshettra Panchayat and Bageshwar Zila Panchayat. Paithan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Athpaisiya, Chakrigaon, and Dholiya Pata. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Paithan Gram Panchayat
Paithan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Athpaisiya |
| 2 | Chakrigaon |
| 3 | Dholiya Pata |
| 4 | Paithar |
| 5 | Purani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Paithan Gram Panchayat
Paithan Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Paithan 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)
Bageshwar Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paithan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bageshwar Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paithan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Paithan Gram Panchayat
Where is Paithan Gram Panchayat located?
Paithan Gram Panchayat is located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Bageshwar Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Paithan Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Paithan Gram Panchayat: Athpaisiya, Chakrigaon, Dholiya Pata, Paithar, and Purani.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Paithan Gram Panchayat come under?
Paithan Gram Panchayat comes under Bageshwar Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bageshwar district.
Which District Panchayat does Paithan Gram Panchayat come under?
Bageshwar Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paithan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Paithan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bageshwar Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Bageshwar Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Paithan Gram Panchayat?
Paithan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Paithan Gram Panchayat do?
Paithan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.