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