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