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