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