Darcha Gram Panchayat, Lahaul
Darcha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Lahaul And Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Lahaul Panchayat Samiti and Lahaul And Spiti Zila Parishad. Darcha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Baryo (8/15), Chhikabe (8/11), and Dangma (8/18). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Darcha Gram Panchayat
Darcha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baryo (8/15) |
| 2 | Chhikabe (8/11) |
| 3 | Dangma (8/18) |
| 4 | Jispa (8/9) |
| 5 | Linqium (8/16) |
| 6 | Mangsing (8/13) |
| 7 | Rangyo (8/14) |
| 8 | Rarik (8/12) |
| 9 | Sumdo (8/17) |
| 10 | Tingel (8/10) |
| 11 | Yoche (8/19) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Darcha Gram Panchayat
Darcha Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Darcha 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)
Lahaul Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Darcha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Lahaul And Spiti Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Darcha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Darcha Gram Panchayat
Where is Darcha Gram Panchayat located?
Darcha Gram Panchayat is located in the Lahaul And Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Lahaul Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Darcha Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Darcha Gram Panchayat: Baryo (8/15), Chhikabe (8/11), Dangma (8/18), Jispa (8/9), and Linqium (8/16) and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Darcha Gram Panchayat come under?
Darcha Gram Panchayat comes under Lahaul Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Lahaul And Spiti district.
Which District Panchayat does Darcha Gram Panchayat come under?
Lahaul And Spiti Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Darcha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Darcha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lahaul Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Lahaul And Spiti Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Darcha Gram Panchayat?
Darcha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Darcha Gram Panchayat do?
Darcha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.