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