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