Chauki Gram Panchayat, Nihri
Chauki is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nihri Panchayat Samiti and Mandi Zila Parishad. Chauki Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Banwali, Chauki, and D.P.F. Kathaihal. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chauki Gram Panchayat
Chauki Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banwali |
| 2 | Chauki |
| 3 | D.P.F. Kathaihal |
| 4 | D.P.F. Prala |
| 5 | D.P.F.Banwali |
| 6 | D.P.F.Jhalangar |
| 7 | D.P.F.Khaboda |
| 8 | Jhalangar |
| 9 | Khaboda |
| 10 | Malagda |
| 11 | Okal |
| 12 | Parala |
| 13 | Saradhar |
| 14 | Saran |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chauki Gram Panchayat
Chauki Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chauki 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)
Nihri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chauki Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chauki Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chauki Gram Panchayat
Where is Chauki Gram Panchayat located?
Chauki Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nihri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chauki Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Chauki Gram Panchayat: Banwali, Chauki, D.P.F. Kathaihal, D.P.F. Prala, and D.P.F.Banwali and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chauki Gram Panchayat come under?
Chauki Gram Panchayat comes under Nihri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Chauki Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chauki Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Chauki Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nihri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chauki Gram Panchayat?
Chauki Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chauki Gram Panchayat do?
Chauki Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.