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