Awai Gram Panchayat, Yamkeshwar
Awai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Yamkeshwar Kshettra Panchayat and Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat. Awai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Awai, Chamkot, and Jiya Katal. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Awai Gram Panchayat
Awai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Awai |
| 2 | Chamkot |
| 3 | Jiya Katal |
| 4 | Mazo |
| 5 | Sildi Katal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Awai Gram Panchayat
Awai Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Awai 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)
Yamkeshwar Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Awai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Awai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Awai Gram Panchayat
Where is Awai Gram Panchayat located?
Awai Gram Panchayat is located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Yamkeshwar Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Awai Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Awai Gram Panchayat: Awai, Chamkot, Jiya Katal, Mazo, and Sildi Katal.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Awai Gram Panchayat come under?
Awai Gram Panchayat comes under Yamkeshwar Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pauri Garhwal district.
Which District Panchayat does Awai Gram Panchayat come under?
Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Awai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Awai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Yamkeshwar Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Awai Gram Panchayat?
Awai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Awai Gram Panchayat do?
Awai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.