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