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