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