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