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