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