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