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