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