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