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