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