Kolong Gram Panchayat, Lahaul
Kolong 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. Kolong Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bok (8/8), Gemur (8/7), and Gemurgompa (8/6). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kolong Gram Panchayat
Kolong Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bok (8/8) |
| 2 | Gemur (8/7) |
| 3 | Gemurgompa (8/6) |
| 4 | Keylad (8/3) |
| 5 | Khangsar (8/4) |
| 6 | Kolong (8/2) |
| 7 | Meh (8/5) |
| 8 | Tinno (8/1) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kolong Gram Panchayat
Kolong Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kolong 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 Kolong 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 Kolong Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kolong Gram Panchayat
Where is Kolong Gram Panchayat located?
Kolong 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 Kolong Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kolong Gram Panchayat: Bok (8/8), Gemur (8/7), Gemurgompa (8/6), Keylad (8/3), Khangsar (8/4), Kolong (8/2), Meh (8/5), and Tinno (8/1).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kolong Gram Panchayat come under?
Kolong Gram Panchayat comes under Lahaul Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Lahaul And Spiti district.
Which District Panchayat does Kolong Gram Panchayat come under?
Lahaul And Spiti Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kolong Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kolong 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 Kolong Gram Panchayat?
Kolong Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kolong Gram Panchayat do?
Kolong Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.