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