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