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