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