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