Darkali Gram Panchayat, Rampur
Darkali is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Rampur Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Darkali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including D.P.F. Darkali Dhar, D.P.F. Kukhi -Darkali, and Darkali (151/1). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Darkali Gram Panchayat
Darkali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | D.P.F. Darkali Dhar |
| 2 | D.P.F. Kukhi -Darkali |
| 3 | Darkali (151/1) |
| 4 | Kukhi |
| 5 | Radoli Sharnal(151/2) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Darkali Gram Panchayat
Darkali Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Darkali 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)
Rampur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Darkali 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 Darkali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Darkali Gram Panchayat
Where is Darkali Gram Panchayat located?
Darkali Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Rampur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Darkali Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Darkali Gram Panchayat: D.P.F. Darkali Dhar, D.P.F. Kukhi -Darkali, Darkali (151/1), Kukhi, and Radoli Sharnal(151/2).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Darkali Gram Panchayat come under?
Darkali Gram Panchayat comes under Rampur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Darkali Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Darkali Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Darkali Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rampur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Darkali Gram Panchayat?
Darkali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Darkali Gram Panchayat do?
Darkali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.