Darwin Gram Panchayat, Mehla
Darwin is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Mehla Panchayat Samiti and Chamba Zila Parishad. Darwin Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Darwin, Dhar Theka Bhuar, and Rambho. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Darwin Gram Panchayat
Darwin Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Darwin |
| 2 | Dhar Theka Bhuar |
| 3 | Rambho |
| 4 | Reserve Jangal Bhuar |
| 5 | Reserve Jangal Rambho |
| 6 | Theka Dhar Padhri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Darwin Gram Panchayat
Darwin Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Darwin 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)
Mehla Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Darwin Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Chamba Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Darwin Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Darwin Gram Panchayat
Where is Darwin Gram Panchayat located?
Darwin Gram Panchayat is located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Mehla Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Darwin Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Darwin Gram Panchayat: Darwin, Dhar Theka Bhuar, Rambho, Reserve Jangal Bhuar, Reserve Jangal Rambho, and Theka Dhar Padhri.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Darwin Gram Panchayat come under?
Darwin Gram Panchayat comes under Mehla Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chamba district.
Which District Panchayat does Darwin Gram Panchayat come under?
Chamba Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Darwin Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Darwin Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mehla Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chamba Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Darwin Gram Panchayat?
Darwin Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Darwin Gram Panchayat do?
Darwin Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.