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