Chaura Gram Panchayat, Nichar
Chaura is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nichar Panchayat Samiti and Kinnaur Zila Parishad. Chaura Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Chaura (37/1), Kafaur (37/2), and Shilani (37/3). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chaura Gram Panchayat
Chaura Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chaura (37/1) |
| 2 | Kafaur (37/2) |
| 3 | Shilani (37/3) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chaura Gram Panchayat
Chaura Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chaura 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)
Nichar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chaura Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kinnaur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chaura Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chaura Gram Panchayat
Where is Chaura Gram Panchayat located?
Chaura Gram Panchayat is located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nichar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chaura Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Chaura Gram Panchayat: Chaura (37/1), Kafaur (37/2), and Shilani (37/3).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chaura Gram Panchayat come under?
Chaura Gram Panchayat comes under Nichar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kinnaur district.
Which District Panchayat does Chaura Gram Panchayat come under?
Kinnaur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chaura Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Chaura Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nichar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kinnaur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chaura Gram Panchayat?
Chaura Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chaura Gram Panchayat do?
Chaura Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.