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