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