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