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