Khankra Gram Panchayat, Augustmuni
Khankra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Augustmuni Kshettra Panchayat and Rudraprayag Zila Panchayat. Khankra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Chantikhal, Devimanda, and Fateh Pur. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khankra Gram Panchayat
Khankra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chantikhal |
| 2 | Devimanda |
| 3 | Fateh Pur |
| 4 | Khankra |
| 5 | Nau Gaon Qolari |
| 6 | Rampur |
| 7 | Sirobagarh |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khankra Gram Panchayat
Khankra Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khankra 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 Khankra 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 Khankra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khankra Gram Panchayat
Where is Khankra Gram Panchayat located?
Khankra Gram Panchayat is located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Augustmuni Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Khankra Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Khankra Gram Panchayat: Chantikhal, Devimanda, Fateh Pur, Khankra, Nau Gaon Qolari, Rampur, and Sirobagarh.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Khankra Gram Panchayat come under?
Khankra Gram Panchayat comes under Augustmuni Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rudraprayag district.
Which District Panchayat does Khankra Gram Panchayat come under?
Rudraprayag Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khankra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Khankra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Augustmuni Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Rudraprayag Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Khankra Gram Panchayat?
Khankra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khankra Gram Panchayat do?
Khankra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.