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