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