Ranika Gram Panchayat, Lahaul
Ranika 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. Ranika Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Dhwansha (4/5), Kirkircha (4/4), and Kirting (4/7). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ranika Gram Panchayat
Ranika Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dhwansha (4/5) |
| 2 | Kirkircha (4/4) |
| 3 | Kirting (4/7) |
| 4 | Melbak (4/2) |
| 5 | Meling (4/10) |
| 6 | Padak (4/1) |
| 7 | Ruding (4/11) |
| 8 | Rwaling (4/8) |
| 9 | Telangway (4/9) |
| 10 | Thapak (4/3) |
| 11 | Yang Kirting (4/6) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ranika Gram Panchayat
Ranika Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ranika 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 Ranika 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 Ranika Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ranika Gram Panchayat
Where is Ranika Gram Panchayat located?
Ranika 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 Ranika Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Ranika Gram Panchayat: Dhwansha (4/5), Kirkircha (4/4), Kirting (4/7), Melbak (4/2), and Meling (4/10) and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ranika Gram Panchayat come under?
Ranika Gram Panchayat comes under Lahaul Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Lahaul And Spiti district.
Which District Panchayat does Ranika Gram Panchayat come under?
Lahaul And Spiti Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ranika Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Ranika 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 Ranika Gram Panchayat?
Ranika Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ranika Gram Panchayat do?
Ranika Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.