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