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