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