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