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