Barkot Gram Panchayat, Kaljikhal
Barkot is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Kaljikhal Kshettra Panchayat and Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat. Barkot Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Badiyar, Badiyar Gaon, and Barkot. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Barkot Gram Panchayat
Barkot Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badiyar |
| 2 | Badiyar Gaon |
| 3 | Barkot |
| 4 | Gaharlagga Badiyar |
| 5 | Rigawar Gaon |
| 6 | Thaapla |
| 7 | Vajli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barkot Gram Panchayat
Barkot Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barkot 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)
Kaljikhal Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barkot 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 Barkot Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barkot Gram Panchayat
Where is Barkot Gram Panchayat located?
Barkot Gram Panchayat is located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Kaljikhal Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Barkot Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Barkot Gram Panchayat: Badiyar, Badiyar Gaon, Barkot, Gaharlagga Badiyar, Rigawar Gaon, Thaapla, and Vajli.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Barkot Gram Panchayat come under?
Barkot Gram Panchayat comes under Kaljikhal Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pauri Garhwal district.
Which District Panchayat does Barkot Gram Panchayat come under?
Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barkot Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Barkot Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kaljikhal Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Barkot Gram Panchayat?
Barkot Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Barkot Gram Panchayat do?
Barkot Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.