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