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