Ponda Gram Panchayat, Nichar
Ponda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nichar Panchayat Samiti and Kinnaur Zila Parishad. Ponda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including D.P.F.C-74, D.P.F.C-75-76, and Kangos. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ponda Gram Panchayat
Ponda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | D.P.F.C-74 |
| 2 | D.P.F.C-75-76 |
| 3 | Kangos |
| 4 | Palingi (34/1) |
| 5 | Ponda (34/2) |
| 6 | Ralpa (34/3) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ponda Gram Panchayat
Ponda Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ponda 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 Ponda 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 Ponda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ponda Gram Panchayat
Where is Ponda Gram Panchayat located?
Ponda Gram Panchayat is located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nichar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ponda Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Ponda Gram Panchayat: D.P.F.C-74, D.P.F.C-75-76, Kangos, Palingi (34/1), Ponda (34/2), and Ralpa (34/3).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ponda Gram Panchayat come under?
Ponda Gram Panchayat comes under Nichar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kinnaur district.
Which District Panchayat does Ponda Gram Panchayat come under?
Kinnaur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ponda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Ponda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nichar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kinnaur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ponda Gram Panchayat?
Ponda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ponda Gram Panchayat do?
Ponda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.