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