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