Kiri Gram Panchayat, Mehla
Kiri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Mehla Panchayat Samiti and Chamba Zila Parishad. Kiri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Banjal, Dhar Chhakund, and Dhar Sotadbehi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kiri Gram Panchayat
Kiri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banjal |
| 2 | Dhar Chhakund |
| 3 | Dhar Sotadbehi |
| 4 | Jangal Lathun |
| 5 | Jangal Manglasani |
| 6 | Jangal Samaila |
| 7 | Jwali Dhar |
| 8 | Kiri |
| 9 | Lagga |
| 10 | Rouni |
| 11 | Sarol |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kiri Gram Panchayat
Kiri Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kiri 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 Kiri 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 Kiri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kiri Gram Panchayat
Where is Kiri Gram Panchayat located?
Kiri Gram Panchayat is located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Mehla Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kiri Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Kiri Gram Panchayat: Banjal, Dhar Chhakund, Dhar Sotadbehi, Jangal Lathun, and Jangal Manglasani and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kiri Gram Panchayat come under?
Kiri Gram Panchayat comes under Mehla Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chamba district.
Which District Panchayat does Kiri Gram Panchayat come under?
Chamba Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kiri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kiri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mehla Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chamba Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kiri Gram Panchayat?
Kiri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kiri Gram Panchayat do?
Kiri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.