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