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