Lapas Gram Panchayat, Drang
Lapas is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Drang Panchayat Samiti and Mandi Zila Parishad. Lapas Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including D.P.F. Deodhar, Galu, and Kadhiyan. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lapas Gram Panchayat
Lapas Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | D.P.F. Deodhar |
| 2 | Galu |
| 3 | Kadhiyan |
| 4 | Kasambal |
| 5 | Kasambal Shilh |
| 6 | Lapas |
| 7 | Rulang |
| 8 | Sachan Nala |
| 9 | Sachhan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lapas Gram Panchayat
Lapas Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lapas 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)
Drang Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lapas 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 Lapas Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lapas Gram Panchayat
Where is Lapas Gram Panchayat located?
Lapas Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Drang Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lapas Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Lapas Gram Panchayat: D.P.F. Deodhar, Galu, Kadhiyan, Kasambal, Kasambal Shilh, Lapas, Rulang, Sachan Nala, and Sachhan.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lapas Gram Panchayat come under?
Lapas Gram Panchayat comes under Drang Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Lapas Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lapas Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Lapas Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Drang Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lapas Gram Panchayat?
Lapas Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lapas Gram Panchayat do?
Lapas Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.