Gahan Gram Panchayat, Nankhari
Gahan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nankhari Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Gahan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including D.P.F. Gahan, D.P.F. Payojan, and Gahan (33/1). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gahan Gram Panchayat
Gahan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | D.P.F. Gahan |
| 2 | D.P.F. Payojan |
| 3 | Gahan (33/1) |
| 4 | Manjhdharti |
| 5 | Up Mahal Payojan (33/2) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gahan Gram Panchayat
Gahan Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gahan 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)
Nankhari Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gahan 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 Gahan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gahan Gram Panchayat
Where is Gahan Gram Panchayat located?
Gahan Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nankhari Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gahan Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Gahan Gram Panchayat: D.P.F. Gahan, D.P.F. Payojan, Gahan (33/1), Manjhdharti, and Up Mahal Payojan (33/2).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gahan Gram Panchayat come under?
Gahan Gram Panchayat comes under Nankhari Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Gahan Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gahan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Gahan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nankhari Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gahan Gram Panchayat?
Gahan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gahan Gram Panchayat do?
Gahan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.