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