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