Sorta Gram Panchayat, Churag
Sorta is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Churag Panchayat Samiti and Mandi Zila Parishad. Sorta Gram Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Badar, Bakaran, and Bathar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sorta Gram Panchayat
Sorta Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badar |
| 2 | Bakaran |
| 3 | Bathar |
| 4 | Bhanach |
| 5 | Chaluni |
| 6 | D.P.F. Bakaran |
| 7 | D.P.F. Begli |
| 8 | D.P.F. Bhanach |
| 9 | D.P.F. Kandi |
| 10 | D.P.F. Khanyog |
| 11 | D.P.F. Sanjog |
| 12 | D.P.F. Tikari |
| 13 | Dhinglu |
| 14 | Kandha |
| 15 | Kashwal |
| 16 | Manjhli Begli |
| 17 | Maridhar |
| 18 | Nichli Begli |
| 19 | Sanad |
| 20 | Sorta |
| 21 | Tikkar |
| 22 | Uparli Begli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sorta Gram Panchayat
Sorta Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sorta 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)
Churag Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sorta 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 Sorta Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sorta Gram Panchayat
Where is Sorta Gram Panchayat located?
Sorta Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Churag Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sorta Gram Panchayat?
22 villages come under Sorta Gram Panchayat: Badar, Bakaran, Bathar, Bhanach, and Chaluni and 17 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sorta Gram Panchayat come under?
Sorta Gram Panchayat comes under Churag Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Sorta Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sorta Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Sorta Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Churag Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sorta Gram Panchayat?
Sorta Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sorta Gram Panchayat do?
Sorta Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.