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