Palayan Gram Panchayat, Bageshwar
Palayan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Bageshwar Kshettra Panchayat and Bageshwar Zila Panchayat. Palayan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Dofar, Fusera, and Kande Thapliya. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Palayan Gram Panchayat
Palayan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dofar |
| 2 | Fusera |
| 3 | Kande Thapliya |
| 4 | Marigaon |
| 5 | Mehalchaura |
| 6 | Palen |
| 7 | Rithayat |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Palayan Gram Panchayat
Palayan Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Palayan 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 Palayan 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 Palayan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Palayan Gram Panchayat
Where is Palayan Gram Panchayat located?
Palayan Gram Panchayat is located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Bageshwar Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Palayan Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Palayan Gram Panchayat: Dofar, Fusera, Kande Thapliya, Marigaon, Mehalchaura, Palen, and Rithayat.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Palayan Gram Panchayat come under?
Palayan Gram Panchayat comes under Bageshwar Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bageshwar district.
Which District Panchayat does Palayan Gram Panchayat come under?
Bageshwar Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Palayan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Palayan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bageshwar Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Bageshwar Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Palayan Gram Panchayat?
Palayan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Palayan Gram Panchayat do?
Palayan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.