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