Ranau Gram Panchayat, Pokhari
Ranau is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Pokhari Kshettra Panchayat and Chamoli Zila Panchayat. Ranau Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Bajilagarano, Dang Dhar, and Kaudi. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ranau Gram Panchayat
Ranau Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bajilagarano |
| 2 | Dang Dhar |
| 3 | Kaudi |
| 4 | Rano |
| 5 | Rothla Laga Rano |
| 6 | Tolilagarano |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ranau Gram Panchayat
Ranau Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ranau 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)
Pokhari Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ranau 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 Ranau Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ranau Gram Panchayat
Where is Ranau Gram Panchayat located?
Ranau Gram Panchayat is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Pokhari Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Ranau Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Ranau Gram Panchayat: Bajilagarano, Dang Dhar, Kaudi, Rano, Rothla Laga Rano, and Tolilagarano.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Ranau Gram Panchayat come under?
Ranau Gram Panchayat comes under Pokhari Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chamoli district.
Which District Panchayat does Ranau Gram Panchayat come under?
Chamoli Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ranau Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Ranau Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pokhari Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Chamoli Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Ranau Gram Panchayat?
Ranau Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ranau Gram Panchayat do?
Ranau Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.