Rikhari Gram Panchayat, Kapkote

Rikhari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Kapkote Kshettra Panchayat and Bageshwar Zila Panchayat. Rikhari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Munar and Rikhari. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Rikhari Gram Panchayat

Rikhari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Munar
2Rikhari

Panchayati Raj Structure for Rikhari Gram Panchayat

Rikhari Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Rikhari 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)

Kapkote Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rikhari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Bageshwar Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rikhari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Rikhari Gram Panchayat

Where is Rikhari Gram Panchayat located?

Rikhari Gram Panchayat is located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Kapkote Kshettra Panchayat.

How many villages come under Rikhari Gram Panchayat?

2 villages come under Rikhari Gram Panchayat: Munar and Rikhari.

Which Kshettra Panchayat does Rikhari Gram Panchayat come under?

Rikhari Gram Panchayat comes under Kapkote Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bageshwar district.

Which District Panchayat does Rikhari Gram Panchayat come under?

Bageshwar Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rikhari Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?

Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Rikhari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kapkote Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Bageshwar Zila Panchayat at the district level.

Who heads Rikhari Gram Panchayat?

Rikhari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Rikhari Gram Panchayat do?

Rikhari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.