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