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