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