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