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