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