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