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