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