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