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