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