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