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