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