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