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