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