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