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