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