Kotkhai Block, Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)
Kotkhai is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Kotkhai Block consists of 26 Gram Panchayats covering 251 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Kotkhai Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Kotkhai Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ratnari | 9 |
| 2 | Kalbog | 10 |
| 3 | Gumma | 8 |
| 4 | Baghi (Adhiyala) | 6 |
| 5 | Kyarvi | 7 |
| 6 | Devri Khaneti | 11 |
| 7 | Chaugan Kulti | 4 |
| 8 | Garawag | 18 |
| 9 | Nagan | 8 |
| 10 | Himri | 7 |
| 11 | Janol(Ramnagar) | 8 |
| 12 | Rawalakyar Melath | 9 |
| 13 | Parali (Badrooni) | 5 |
| 14 | Kyari | 9 |
| 15 | Ghunda Bharech | 2 |
| 16 | Devgarh | 4 |
| 17 | Purag | 14 |
| 18 | Panog | 10 |
| 19 | Bagahar | 10 |
| 20 | Bag Dumehar | 14 |
| 21 | Tharola | 14 |
| 22 | Darkoti | 20 |
| 23 | Pandli (Kotkhai) | 9 |
| 24 | Mahasu | 10 |
| 25 | Halaila (Premnagar) | 13 |
| 26 | Bakhol | 12 |