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