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