Anandpur Gram Panchayat, Totu
Anandpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Totu Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Anandpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Banari, Bhaloh, and Bharob. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Anandpur Gram Panchayat
Anandpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banari |
| 2 | Bhaloh |
| 3 | Bharob |
| 4 | Bhog |
| 5 | Chadau |
| 6 | Chadoli |
| 7 | Jungle Mundlu |
| 8 | Jungle Tarav |
| 9 | Nai |
| 10 | Patiod |
| 11 | Sheelgaon |
| 12 | Tara Devi |
| 13 | Up Mahal Bag |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Anandpur Gram Panchayat
Anandpur Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Anandpur 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)
Totu Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Anandpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Anandpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Anandpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Anandpur Gram Panchayat located?
Anandpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Totu Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Anandpur Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Anandpur Gram Panchayat: Banari, Bhaloh, Bharob, Bhog, and Chadau and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Anandpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Anandpur Gram Panchayat comes under Totu Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Anandpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Anandpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Anandpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Totu Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Anandpur Gram Panchayat?
Anandpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Anandpur Gram Panchayat do?
Anandpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.