Ratkhan Gram Panchayat, Lamgara
Ratkhan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Lamgara Kshettra Panchayat and Almora Zila Panchayat. Ratkhan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Gangtari, Ralakot, and Ratkhan. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ratkhan Gram Panchayat
Ratkhan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gangtari |
| 2 | Ralakot |
| 3 | Ratkhan |
| 4 | Raut |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ratkhan Gram Panchayat
Ratkhan Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ratkhan 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 Ratkhan 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 Ratkhan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ratkhan Gram Panchayat
Where is Ratkhan Gram Panchayat located?
Ratkhan Gram Panchayat is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Lamgara Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Ratkhan Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Ratkhan Gram Panchayat: Gangtari, Ralakot, Ratkhan, and Raut.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Ratkhan Gram Panchayat come under?
Ratkhan Gram Panchayat comes under Lamgara Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Almora district.
Which District Panchayat does Ratkhan Gram Panchayat come under?
Almora Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ratkhan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Ratkhan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lamgara Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Almora Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Ratkhan Gram Panchayat?
Ratkhan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ratkhan Gram Panchayat do?
Ratkhan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.