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