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