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