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