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