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