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