Devalchour Gram Panchayat, Kotabag
Devalchour is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Kotabag Kshettra Panchayat and Nainital Zila Panchayat. Devalchour Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Chandani Chauk, Chintapur, and Dewalchor. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Devalchour Gram Panchayat
Devalchour Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chandani Chauk |
| 2 | Chintapur |
| 3 | Dewalchor |
| 4 | Jhaluwajala Bandobasti |
| 5 | Jhaluwajala Kham |
| 6 | Rooppur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Devalchour Gram Panchayat
Devalchour Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Devalchour 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 Devalchour 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 Devalchour Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Devalchour Gram Panchayat
Where is Devalchour Gram Panchayat located?
Devalchour Gram Panchayat is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Kotabag Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Devalchour Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Devalchour Gram Panchayat: Chandani Chauk, Chintapur, Dewalchor, Jhaluwajala Bandobasti, Jhaluwajala Kham, and Rooppur.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Devalchour Gram Panchayat come under?
Devalchour Gram Panchayat comes under Kotabag Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nainital district.
Which District Panchayat does Devalchour Gram Panchayat come under?
Nainital Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Devalchour Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Devalchour Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kotabag Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Nainital Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Devalchour Gram Panchayat?
Devalchour Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Devalchour Gram Panchayat do?
Devalchour Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.