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