Merag Gram Panchayat, Joshimath
Merag is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Joshimath Kshettra Panchayat and Chamoli Zila Panchayat. Merag Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Aira, Khancha Malla, and Khancha Talla. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Merag Gram Panchayat
Merag Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aira |
| 2 | Khancha Malla |
| 3 | Khancha Talla |
| 4 | Mirg |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Merag Gram Panchayat
Merag Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Merag 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 Merag 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 Merag Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Merag Gram Panchayat
Where is Merag Gram Panchayat located?
Merag Gram Panchayat is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Joshimath Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Merag Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Merag Gram Panchayat: Aira, Khancha Malla, Khancha Talla, and Mirg.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Merag Gram Panchayat come under?
Merag Gram Panchayat comes under Joshimath Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chamoli district.
Which District Panchayat does Merag Gram Panchayat come under?
Chamoli Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merag Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Merag Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Joshimath Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Chamoli Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Merag Gram Panchayat?
Merag Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Merag Gram Panchayat do?
Merag Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.