Dharad Gram Panchayat, Bhikiyasain

Dharad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Bhikiyasain Kshettra Panchayat and Almora Zila Panchayat. Dharad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Bhagiroun and Dharar. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Dharad Gram Panchayat

Dharad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Bhagiroun
2Dharar

Panchayati Raj Structure for Dharad Gram Panchayat

Dharad Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Dharad 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)

Bhikiyasain Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dharad 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 Dharad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Dharad Gram Panchayat

Where is Dharad Gram Panchayat located?

Dharad Gram Panchayat is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Bhikiyasain Kshettra Panchayat.

How many villages come under Dharad Gram Panchayat?

2 villages come under Dharad Gram Panchayat: Bhagiroun and Dharar.

Which Kshettra Panchayat does Dharad Gram Panchayat come under?

Dharad Gram Panchayat comes under Bhikiyasain Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Almora district.

Which District Panchayat does Dharad Gram Panchayat come under?

Almora Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dharad Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?

Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Dharad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhikiyasain Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Almora Zila Panchayat at the district level.

Who heads Dharad Gram Panchayat?

Dharad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Dharad Gram Panchayat do?

Dharad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.