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