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