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