Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat, Barakot
Jhirkuni is a Gram Panchayat located in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Barakot Kshettra Panchayat and Champawat Zila Panchayat. Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Gothkura, Jhir Kuni, and Nigali Garh. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat
Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gothkura |
| 2 | Jhir Kuni |
| 3 | Nigali Garh |
| 4 | Suri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat
Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhirkuni 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)
Barakot Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhirkuni 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 Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat located?
Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat is located in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Barakot Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat: Gothkura, Jhir Kuni, Nigali Garh, and Suri.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat comes under Barakot Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Champawat district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat come under?
Champawat Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Barakot Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Champawat Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat?
Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat do?
Jhirkuni Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.