Andhra Gram Panchayat, Chhohara
Andhra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chhohara Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Andhra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Andhra, Bakhora, and Dhar Jabal. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Andhra Gram Panchayat
Andhra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra |
| 2 | Bakhora |
| 3 | Dhar Jabal |
| 4 | Dpf Jabal |
| 5 | Gyari |
| 6 | Jabal |
| 7 | Jhanjwani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Andhra Gram Panchayat
Andhra Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Andhra 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)
Chhohara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Andhra 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 Andhra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Andhra Gram Panchayat
Where is Andhra Gram Panchayat located?
Andhra Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chhohara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Andhra Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Andhra Gram Panchayat: Andhra, Bakhora, Dhar Jabal, Dpf Jabal, Gyari, Jabal, and Jhanjwani.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Andhra Gram Panchayat come under?
Andhra Gram Panchayat comes under Chhohara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Andhra Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Andhra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Andhra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chhohara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Andhra Gram Panchayat?
Andhra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Andhra Gram Panchayat do?
Andhra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.