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