Kherkata Gaon Panchayat, Dhakuakhana
Kherkata is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Lakhimpur district of Assam. It falls under the Dhakuakhana Anchalik Panchayat and Lakhimpur Zila Parishad. Kherkata Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Arkep Baligaon, Bakulguri Chariali, and Charanchuk Madarguri. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kherkata Gaon Panchayat
Kherkata Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arkep Baligaon |
| 2 | Bakulguri Chariali |
| 3 | Charanchuk Madarguri |
| 4 | Lepong Miri |
| 5 | Medhisuti |
| 6 | N.C. Lepang |
| 7 | No.1 Alimurbazar |
| 8 | No.1 Tekeliphota Bagari |
| 9 | No.2 Alimurbazar |
| 10 | No.2 Tekeliphota Bagari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kherkata Gaon Panchayat
Kherkata Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kherkata Gaon 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)
Dhakuakhana Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kherkata Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Lakhimpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kherkata Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kherkata Gaon Panchayat
Where is Kherkata Gaon Panchayat located?
Kherkata Gaon Panchayat is located in the Lakhimpur district of Assam. It falls under the Dhakuakhana Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kherkata Gaon Panchayat?
10 villages come under Kherkata Gaon Panchayat: Arkep Baligaon, Bakulguri Chariali, Charanchuk Madarguri, Lepong Miri, Medhisuti, N.C. Lepang, No.1 Alimurbazar, No.1 Tekeliphota Bagari, No.2 Alimurbazar, and No.2 Tekeliphota Bagari.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Kherkata Gaon Panchayat come under?
Kherkata Gaon Panchayat comes under Dhakuakhana Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Lakhimpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kherkata Gaon Panchayat come under?
Lakhimpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kherkata Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Kherkata Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Dhakuakhana Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Lakhimpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kherkata Gaon Panchayat?
Kherkata Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kherkata Gaon Panchayat do?
Kherkata Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.