Asankhet Gram Panchayat, Zahrikhal
Asankhet is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Zahrikhal Kshettra Panchayat and Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat. Asankhet Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Agrora, Asankhat, and Chamkot. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Asankhet Gram Panchayat
Asankhet Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agrora |
| 2 | Asankhat |
| 3 | Chamkot |
| 4 | Jakh Malla |
| 5 | Rankot Malla |
| 6 | Rankot Talla |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Asankhet Gram Panchayat
Asankhet Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Asankhet 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)
Zahrikhal Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Asankhet Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Asankhet Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Asankhet Gram Panchayat
Where is Asankhet Gram Panchayat located?
Asankhet Gram Panchayat is located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Zahrikhal Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Asankhet Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Asankhet Gram Panchayat: Agrora, Asankhat, Chamkot, Jakh Malla, Rankot Malla, and Rankot Talla.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Asankhet Gram Panchayat come under?
Asankhet Gram Panchayat comes under Zahrikhal Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pauri Garhwal district.
Which District Panchayat does Asankhet Gram Panchayat come under?
Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Asankhet Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Asankhet Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Zahrikhal Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Asankhet Gram Panchayat?
Asankhet Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Asankhet Gram Panchayat do?
Asankhet Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.