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