Jharkote Gram Panchayat, Bhikiyasain

Jharkote is a Gram Panchayat located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Bhikiyasain Kshettra Panchayat and Almora Zila Panchayat. Jharkote Gram Panchayat covers a single village, Jhar Kote. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Jharkote Gram Panchayat

Jharkote Gram Panchayat covers the following village.

Sl. No.Village
1Jhar Kote

Panchayati Raj Structure for Jharkote Gram Panchayat

Jharkote Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Jharkote 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)

Bhikiyasain Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jharkote 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 Jharkote Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Jharkote Gram Panchayat

Where is Jharkote Gram Panchayat located?

Jharkote Gram Panchayat is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Bhikiyasain Kshettra Panchayat.

How many villages come under Jharkote Gram Panchayat?

One village comes under Jharkote Gram Panchayat, namely Jhar Kote.

Which Kshettra Panchayat does Jharkote Gram Panchayat come under?

Jharkote Gram Panchayat comes under Bhikiyasain Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Almora district.

Which District Panchayat does Jharkote Gram Panchayat come under?

Almora Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jharkote Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?

Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Jharkote Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhikiyasain Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Almora Zila Panchayat at the district level.

Who heads Jharkote Gram Panchayat?

Jharkote Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Jharkote Gram Panchayat do?

Jharkote Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its village, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.