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