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