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