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