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