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