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