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