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