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