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