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