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