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