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