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