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