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