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