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