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