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