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