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