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