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