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