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