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