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