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