Dhavas Gram Panchayat, Chopal
Dhavas is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Dhavas Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bhaulanu, Chaflah, and Dhabas. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhavas Gram Panchayat
Dhavas Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhaulanu |
| 2 | Chaflah |
| 3 | Dhabas |
| 4 | Dpf Khagna -I |
| 5 | Dpf Khagna -II |
| 6 | Dpf Kuhal -I |
| 7 | Dpf Kuhal -II |
| 8 | Jangal Kurarhi |
| 9 | Kuhal |
| 10 | Pharach |
| 11 | Thundna |
| 12 | Up Mahal Baghar Khas |
| 13 | Up Mahal Bal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhavas Gram Panchayat
Dhavas Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhavas 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 Dhavas 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 Dhavas Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhavas Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhavas Gram Panchayat located?
Dhavas Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhavas Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Dhavas Gram Panchayat: Bhaulanu, Chaflah, Dhabas, Dpf Khagna -I, and Dpf Khagna -II and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhavas Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhavas Gram Panchayat comes under Chopal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhavas Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhavas Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Dhavas Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chopal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhavas Gram Panchayat?
Dhavas Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhavas Gram Panchayat do?
Dhavas Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.