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