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