Lejam Gram Panchayat, Didihat
Lejam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Didihat Kshettra Panchayat and Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat. Lejam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Bhanar Kot, Chami Khet, and Gadera Pant. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lejam Gram Panchayat
Lejam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhanar Kot |
| 2 | Chami Khet |
| 3 | Gadera Pant |
| 4 | Khitauli |
| 5 | Lejam |
| 6 | Saukiya Thal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lejam Gram Panchayat
Lejam Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lejam 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)
Didihat Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lejam 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 Lejam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lejam Gram Panchayat
Where is Lejam Gram Panchayat located?
Lejam Gram Panchayat is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Didihat Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Lejam Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Lejam Gram Panchayat: Bhanar Kot, Chami Khet, Gadera Pant, Khitauli, Lejam, and Saukiya Thal.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Lejam Gram Panchayat come under?
Lejam Gram Panchayat comes under Didihat Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pithoragarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Lejam Gram Panchayat come under?
Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lejam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Lejam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Didihat Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Lejam Gram Panchayat?
Lejam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lejam Gram Panchayat do?
Lejam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.