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