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