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