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