Samote Gram Panchayat, Bhatiyat
Samote is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bhatiyat Panchayat Samiti and Chamba Zila Parishad. Samote Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Adhwar, Dukhar, and Kaswa Samot (276B). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Samote Gram Panchayat
Samote Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adhwar |
| 2 | Dukhar |
| 3 | Kaswa Samot (276B) |
| 4 | Samot (276a) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Samote Gram Panchayat
Samote Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Samote 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)
Bhatiyat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Samote 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 Samote Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Samote Gram Panchayat
Where is Samote Gram Panchayat located?
Samote Gram Panchayat is located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bhatiyat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Samote Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Samote Gram Panchayat: Adhwar, Dukhar, Kaswa Samot (276B), and Samot (276a).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Samote Gram Panchayat come under?
Samote Gram Panchayat comes under Bhatiyat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chamba district.
Which District Panchayat does Samote Gram Panchayat come under?
Chamba Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Samote Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Samote Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhatiyat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chamba Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Samote Gram Panchayat?
Samote Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Samote Gram Panchayat do?
Samote Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.