Smaila Gram Panchayat, Gopalpur
Smaila is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Gopalpur Panchayat Samiti and Mandi Zila Parishad. Smaila Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Alsogi, Bachhwan, and Bari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Smaila Gram Panchayat
Smaila Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alsogi |
| 2 | Bachhwan |
| 3 | Bari |
| 4 | Ghodi |
| 5 | Kihran |
| 6 | Luharda |
| 7 | Matiyakh |
| 8 | Matoli |
| 9 | Nargi |
| 10 | Pargi |
| 11 | Riheri |
| 12 | Smailla |
| 13 | Tikkri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Smaila Gram Panchayat
Smaila Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Smaila 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 Smaila 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 Smaila Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Smaila Gram Panchayat
Where is Smaila Gram Panchayat located?
Smaila Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Gopalpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Smaila Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Smaila Gram Panchayat: Alsogi, Bachhwan, Bari, Ghodi, and Kihran and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Smaila Gram Panchayat come under?
Smaila Gram Panchayat comes under Gopalpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Smaila Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Smaila Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Smaila Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gopalpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Smaila Gram Panchayat?
Smaila Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Smaila Gram Panchayat do?
Smaila Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.