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