Puranathal Gram Panchayat, Berinag
Puranathal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Berinag Kshettra Panchayat and Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat. Puranathal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Balgari, Bartunga Sirtoli, and Bhulyudo Panoli. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Puranathal Gram Panchayat
Puranathal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balgari |
| 2 | Bartunga Sirtoli |
| 3 | Bhulyudo Panoli |
| 4 | Musola Punoli |
| 5 | Punoli |
| 6 | Purana Thal |
| 7 | Simtola |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Puranathal Gram Panchayat
Puranathal Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Puranathal 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 Puranathal 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 Puranathal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Puranathal Gram Panchayat
Where is Puranathal Gram Panchayat located?
Puranathal Gram Panchayat is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Berinag Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Puranathal Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Puranathal Gram Panchayat: Balgari, Bartunga Sirtoli, Bhulyudo Panoli, Musola Punoli, Punoli, Purana Thal, and Simtola.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Puranathal Gram Panchayat come under?
Puranathal Gram Panchayat comes under Berinag Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pithoragarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Puranathal Gram Panchayat come under?
Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Puranathal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Puranathal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Berinag Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Puranathal Gram Panchayat?
Puranathal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Puranathal Gram Panchayat do?
Puranathal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.