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