Chaijan Gram Panchayat, Chopal
Chaijan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Chaijan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Chhinog, D.P.F. Chhinog, and Dokhra. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chaijan Gram Panchayat
Chaijan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chhinog |
| 2 | D.P.F. Chhinog |
| 3 | Dokhra |
| 4 | Jhandua |
| 5 | Up Mahal Chanjan (140-1) |
| 6 | Up Mahal Chour (140/2) |
| 7 | Up Mahal Kiyarla (180/2) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chaijan Gram Panchayat
Chaijan Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chaijan 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)
Chopal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chaijan 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 Chaijan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chaijan Gram Panchayat
Where is Chaijan Gram Panchayat located?
Chaijan Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chaijan Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Chaijan Gram Panchayat: Chhinog, D.P.F. Chhinog, Dokhra, Jhandua, Up Mahal Chanjan (140-1), Up Mahal Chour (140/2), and Up Mahal Kiyarla (180/2).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chaijan Gram Panchayat come under?
Chaijan Gram Panchayat comes under Chopal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Chaijan Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chaijan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Chaijan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chopal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chaijan Gram Panchayat?
Chaijan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chaijan Gram Panchayat do?
Chaijan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.