Jakhol Gram Panchayat, Bhatwari

Jakhol is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Bhatwari Kshettra Panchayat and Uttarkashi Zila Panchayat. Jakhol Gram Panchayat covers a single village, Jakhol. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Jakhol Gram Panchayat

Jakhol Gram Panchayat covers the following village.

Sl. No.Village
1Jakhol

Panchayati Raj Structure for Jakhol Gram Panchayat

Jakhol Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Jakhol 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)

Bhatwari Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jakhol Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Uttarkashi Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jakhol Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Jakhol Gram Panchayat

Where is Jakhol Gram Panchayat located?

Jakhol Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Bhatwari Kshettra Panchayat.

How many villages come under Jakhol Gram Panchayat?

One village comes under Jakhol Gram Panchayat, namely Jakhol.

Which Kshettra Panchayat does Jakhol Gram Panchayat come under?

Jakhol Gram Panchayat comes under Bhatwari Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttarkashi district.

Which District Panchayat does Jakhol Gram Panchayat come under?

Uttarkashi Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jakhol Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?

Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Jakhol Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhatwari Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Uttarkashi Zila Panchayat at the district level.

Who heads Jakhol Gram Panchayat?

Jakhol Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Jakhol Gram Panchayat do?

Jakhol Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its village, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.