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