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