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