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