Chowki Gram Panchayat, Sulah
Chowki is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Sulah Panchayat Samiti and Kangra Zila Parishad. Chowki Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bhati, Buhla Nauana, and Kalun. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chowki Gram Panchayat
Chowki Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhati |
| 2 | Buhla Nauana |
| 3 | Kalun |
| 4 | Lahr Chalaina |
| 5 | Parmar Nagar |
| 6 | Simbal Pat |
| 7 | Suar |
| 8 | Uparla Nauana |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chowki Gram Panchayat
Chowki Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chowki 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)
Sulah Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chowki Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kangra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chowki Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chowki Gram Panchayat
Where is Chowki Gram Panchayat located?
Chowki Gram Panchayat is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Sulah Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chowki Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Chowki Gram Panchayat: Bhati, Buhla Nauana, Kalun, Lahr Chalaina, Parmar Nagar, Simbal Pat, Suar, and Uparla Nauana.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chowki Gram Panchayat come under?
Chowki Gram Panchayat comes under Sulah Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kangra district.
Which District Panchayat does Chowki Gram Panchayat come under?
Kangra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chowki Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Chowki Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sulah Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kangra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chowki Gram Panchayat?
Chowki Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chowki Gram Panchayat do?
Chowki Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.