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