Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat, Gangolihat
Byal Katiya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Gangolihat Kshettra Panchayat and Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat. Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bahalkote, Byal Katiya, and Garali. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat
Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahalkote |
| 2 | Byal Katiya |
| 3 | Garali |
| 4 | Ghajari |
| 5 | Nargwari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat
Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Byal Katiya 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 Byal Katiya 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 Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat
Where is Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat located?
Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Gangolihat Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat: Bahalkote, Byal Katiya, Garali, Ghajari, and Nargwari.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat comes under Gangolihat Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pithoragarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat come under?
Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gangolihat Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat?
Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat do?
Byal Katiya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.