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