Simal Kot Gram Panchayat, Gangolihat
Simal Kot is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Gangolihat Kshettra Panchayat and Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat. Simal Kot Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Beluri, Golai, and Jarh Kutera. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Simal Kot Gram Panchayat
Simal Kot Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beluri |
| 2 | Golai |
| 3 | Jarh Kutera |
| 4 | Madhye Purana Dak Bangla |
| 5 | Simal Kote |
| 6 | Susan |
| 7 | Tunar Bagar |
| 8 | Tunar Suzi Bisodi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Simal Kot Gram Panchayat
Simal Kot Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Simal Kot 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)
Gangolihat Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Simal Kot 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 Simal Kot Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Simal Kot Gram Panchayat
Where is Simal Kot Gram Panchayat located?
Simal Kot Gram Panchayat is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Gangolihat Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Simal Kot Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Simal Kot Gram Panchayat: Beluri, Golai, Jarh Kutera, Madhye Purana Dak Bangla, Simal Kote, Susan, Tunar Bagar, and Tunar Suzi Bisodi.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Simal Kot Gram Panchayat come under?
Simal Kot Gram Panchayat comes under Gangolihat Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pithoragarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Simal Kot Gram Panchayat come under?
Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Simal Kot Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Simal Kot Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gangolihat Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Simal Kot Gram Panchayat?
Simal Kot Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Simal Kot Gram Panchayat do?
Simal Kot Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.