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