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