Shalkhar Gram Panchayat, Pooh
Shalkhar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Pooh Panchayat Samiti and Kinnaur Zila Parishad. Shalkhar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Changzam (35/2), Dhar Choniti, and Dhar Demju. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shalkhar Gram Panchayat
Shalkhar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Changzam (35/2) |
| 2 | Dhar Choniti |
| 3 | Dhar Demju |
| 4 | Dhar Dugona |
| 5 | Dhar Lauchhe |
| 6 | Dhar Liyosu |
| 7 | Dhar Mandasa |
| 8 | Dhar Yangdang |
| 9 | Shalkhar (35/1) |
| 10 | Yulang (35/3) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shalkhar Gram Panchayat
Shalkhar Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shalkhar 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)
Pooh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shalkhar 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 Shalkhar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shalkhar Gram Panchayat
Where is Shalkhar Gram Panchayat located?
Shalkhar Gram Panchayat is located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Pooh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shalkhar Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Shalkhar Gram Panchayat: Changzam (35/2), Dhar Choniti, Dhar Demju, Dhar Dugona, Dhar Lauchhe, Dhar Liyosu, Dhar Mandasa, Dhar Yangdang, Shalkhar (35/1), and Yulang (35/3).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shalkhar Gram Panchayat come under?
Shalkhar Gram Panchayat comes under Pooh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kinnaur district.
Which District Panchayat does Shalkhar Gram Panchayat come under?
Kinnaur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shalkhar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Shalkhar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pooh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kinnaur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shalkhar Gram Panchayat?
Shalkhar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shalkhar Gram Panchayat do?
Shalkhar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.