Riyar Gram Panchayat, Kotabag
Riyar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Kotabag Kshettra Panchayat and Nainital Zila Panchayat. Riyar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Ghora Khet, Mahat Gaon, and Riyar Malla. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Riyar Gram Panchayat
Riyar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ghora Khet |
| 2 | Mahat Gaon |
| 3 | Riyar Malla |
| 4 | Riyar Talla |
| 5 | Sanra Malla |
| 6 | Sanra Talla |
| 7 | Sisaunia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Riyar Gram Panchayat
Riyar Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Riyar 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)
Kotabag Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Riyar 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 Riyar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Riyar Gram Panchayat
Where is Riyar Gram Panchayat located?
Riyar Gram Panchayat is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Kotabag Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Riyar Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Riyar Gram Panchayat: Ghora Khet, Mahat Gaon, Riyar Malla, Riyar Talla, Sanra Malla, Sanra Talla, and Sisaunia.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Riyar Gram Panchayat come under?
Riyar Gram Panchayat comes under Kotabag Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nainital district.
Which District Panchayat does Riyar Gram Panchayat come under?
Nainital Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Riyar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Riyar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kotabag Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Nainital Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Riyar Gram Panchayat?
Riyar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Riyar Gram Panchayat do?
Riyar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.