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