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