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