Devat Gram Panchayat, Chopal
Devat is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Devat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Batewari-II, Belag, and Dewat. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Devat Gram Panchayat
Devat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Batewari-II |
| 2 | Belag |
| 3 | Dewat |
| 4 | Dpf Kharu |
| 5 | Dpf Kungunali-I |
| 6 | Dpf Kungunali-II |
| 7 | Kharu |
| 8 | Kumbra |
| 9 | Shantha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Devat Gram Panchayat
Devat Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Devat 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 Devat 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 Devat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Devat Gram Panchayat
Where is Devat Gram Panchayat located?
Devat Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Devat Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Devat Gram Panchayat: Batewari-II, Belag, Dewat, Dpf Kharu, Dpf Kungunali-I, Dpf Kungunali-II, Kharu, Kumbra, and Shantha.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Devat Gram Panchayat come under?
Devat Gram Panchayat comes under Chopal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Devat Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Devat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Devat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chopal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Devat Gram Panchayat?
Devat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Devat Gram Panchayat do?
Devat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.