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