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