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