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