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