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