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