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