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