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