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