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