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