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