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