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