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