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