Bakhol Gram Panchayat, Kotkhai
Bakhol is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Bakhol Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Bakhol, Banogra, and Baramu. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bakhol Gram Panchayat
Bakhol Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bakhol |
| 2 | Banogra |
| 3 | Baramu |
| 4 | Jahru |
| 5 | Jangal Koti |
| 6 | Jangle Kadai |
| 7 | Jungle Pohal |
| 8 | Koti |
| 9 | Pal |
| 10 | Pohal |
| 11 | Pudla |
| 12 | Up-Muhal Chakuna |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bakhol Gram Panchayat
Bakhol Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bakhol 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)
Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bakhol 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 Bakhol Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bakhol Gram Panchayat
Where is Bakhol Gram Panchayat located?
Bakhol Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bakhol Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Bakhol Gram Panchayat: Bakhol, Banogra, Baramu, Jahru, and Jangal Koti and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bakhol Gram Panchayat come under?
Bakhol Gram Panchayat comes under Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Bakhol Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bakhol Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Bakhol Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bakhol Gram Panchayat?
Bakhol Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bakhol Gram Panchayat do?
Bakhol Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.