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