Dhannat Gram Panchayat, Chopal
Dhannat is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Dhannat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Arah, D.P.F. Bog, and Dhanat. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhannat Gram Panchayat
Dhannat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arah |
| 2 | D.P.F. Bog |
| 3 | Dhanat |
| 4 | Up Mahal Gijorta (168/3) |
| 5 | Up Mahal Hirah (157/2) |
| 6 | Up Mahal Kandal (168/1) |
| 7 | Up Mahal Kumarla (168/2) |
| 8 | Up Mahal Poshrah (157/1) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhannat Gram Panchayat
Dhannat Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhannat 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 Dhannat 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 Dhannat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhannat Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhannat Gram Panchayat located?
Dhannat Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhannat Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Dhannat Gram Panchayat: Arah, D.P.F. Bog, Dhanat, Up Mahal Gijorta (168/3), Up Mahal Hirah (157/2), Up Mahal Kandal (168/1), Up Mahal Kumarla (168/2), and Up Mahal Poshrah (157/1).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhannat Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhannat Gram Panchayat comes under Chopal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhannat Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhannat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Dhannat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chopal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhannat Gram Panchayat?
Dhannat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhannat Gram Panchayat do?
Dhannat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.