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