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