Sunnam Gram Panchayat, Pooh
Sunnam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Pooh Panchayat Samiti and Kinnaur Zila Parishad. Sunnam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Chelat, Chelit Kanda (15/3), and D.P.F.C-206. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sunnam Gram Panchayat
Sunnam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chelat |
| 2 | Chelit Kanda (15/3) |
| 3 | D.P.F.C-206 |
| 4 | D.P.F.C-207 |
| 5 | D.P.F.C-210 |
| 6 | Dhar Khabe |
| 7 | Dupak (15/2) |
| 8 | Khadmakha (15/4) |
| 9 | Shyaso |
| 10 | Sunnam Khas (15/1) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sunnam Gram Panchayat
Sunnam Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sunnam 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 Sunnam 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 Sunnam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sunnam Gram Panchayat
Where is Sunnam Gram Panchayat located?
Sunnam Gram Panchayat is located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Pooh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sunnam Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Sunnam Gram Panchayat: Chelat, Chelit Kanda (15/3), D.P.F.C-206, D.P.F.C-207, D.P.F.C-210, Dhar Khabe, Dupak (15/2), Khadmakha (15/4), Shyaso, and Sunnam Khas (15/1).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sunnam Gram Panchayat come under?
Sunnam Gram Panchayat comes under Pooh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kinnaur district.
Which District Panchayat does Sunnam Gram Panchayat come under?
Kinnaur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sunnam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Sunnam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pooh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kinnaur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sunnam Gram Panchayat?
Sunnam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sunnam Gram Panchayat do?
Sunnam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.