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