Darkoti Gram Panchayat, Kotkhai
Darkoti is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Darkoti Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Bhamta Parali, Bhamta Shila, and Chaindel. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Darkoti Gram Panchayat
Darkoti Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhamta Parali |
| 2 | Bhamta Shila |
| 3 | Chaindel |
| 4 | D.P.F. Bani |
| 5 | D.P.F. Nagteer |
| 6 | D.P.F. Salyana D 173 |
| 7 | Gajta |
| 8 | Halai |
| 9 | Jhandoli |
| 10 | Karali |
| 11 | Khadyana |
| 12 | Kiyari |
| 13 | Kuri |
| 14 | Mandroli |
| 15 | Padshal |
| 16 | R.F. Salyana (R-14) |
| 17 | Saintari |
| 18 | Salyana |
| 19 | Silana-Ii |
| 20 | Up Mahal Darkoti |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Darkoti Gram Panchayat
Darkoti Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Darkoti 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 Darkoti 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 Darkoti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Darkoti Gram Panchayat
Where is Darkoti Gram Panchayat located?
Darkoti Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Darkoti Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Darkoti Gram Panchayat: Bhamta Parali, Bhamta Shila, Chaindel, D.P.F. Bani, and D.P.F. Nagteer and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Darkoti Gram Panchayat come under?
Darkoti Gram Panchayat comes under Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Darkoti Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Darkoti Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Darkoti Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Darkoti Gram Panchayat?
Darkoti Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Darkoti Gram Panchayat do?
Darkoti Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.