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