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