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