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