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