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