Banswada Gram Panchayat, Ghat
Banswada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Ghat Kshettra Panchayat and Chamoli Zila Panchayat. Banswada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Banswara, Chamtoli Chak Banswara, and Mokhtala Chak Chaumas. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banswada Gram Panchayat
Banswada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banswara |
| 2 | Chamtoli Chak Banswara |
| 3 | Mokhtala Chak Chaumas |
| 4 | Sera |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banswada Gram Panchayat
Banswada Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banswada 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)
Ghat Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banswada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Chamoli Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banswada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banswada Gram Panchayat
Where is Banswada Gram Panchayat located?
Banswada Gram Panchayat is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Ghat Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Banswada Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Banswada Gram Panchayat: Banswara, Chamtoli Chak Banswara, Mokhtala Chak Chaumas, and Sera.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Banswada Gram Panchayat come under?
Banswada Gram Panchayat comes under Ghat Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chamoli district.
Which District Panchayat does Banswada Gram Panchayat come under?
Chamoli Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banswada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Banswada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ghat Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Chamoli Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Banswada Gram Panchayat?
Banswada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banswada Gram Panchayat do?
Banswada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.