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