Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat, Kanalichina

Lekam Kanda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Kanalichina Kshettra Panchayat and Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat. Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Chhabbisa, Darti, and Khariyani. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat

Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Chhabbisa
2Darti
3Khariyani
4Legamkanda
5Nakote

Panchayati Raj Structure for Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat

Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Lekam Kanda 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 Lekam Kanda 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 Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat

Where is Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat located?

Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Kanalichina Kshettra Panchayat.

How many villages come under Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat?

5 villages come under Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat: Chhabbisa, Darti, Khariyani, Legamkanda, and Nakote.

Which Kshettra Panchayat does Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat come under?

Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat comes under Kanalichina Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pithoragarh district.

Which District Panchayat does Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat come under?

Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?

Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kanalichina Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat at the district level.

Who heads Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat?

Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat do?

Lekam Kanda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.