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