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