Galot Gram Panchayat, Totu
Galot is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Totu Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Galot Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including D.P.F. Kharyad (112/1), Galot (11/117), and Jungle Doyam Dalata (13/124/1). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Galot Gram Panchayat
Galot Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | D.P.F. Kharyad (112/1) |
| 2 | Galot (11/117) |
| 3 | Jungle Doyam Dalata (13/124/1) |
| 4 | Ladvi (11/111) |
| 5 | Majhayala (13/124) |
| 6 | Panesh (12/113) |
| 7 | Phgeda |
| 8 | Shilroo |
| 9 | Tikkri Mashah (13/118) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Galot Gram Panchayat
Galot Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Galot 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)
Totu Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Galot 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 Galot Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Galot Gram Panchayat
Where is Galot Gram Panchayat located?
Galot Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Totu Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Galot Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Galot Gram Panchayat: D.P.F. Kharyad (112/1), Galot (11/117), Jungle Doyam Dalata (13/124/1), Ladvi (11/111), Majhayala (13/124), Panesh (12/113), Phgeda, Shilroo, and Tikkri Mashah (13/118).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Galot Gram Panchayat come under?
Galot Gram Panchayat comes under Totu Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Galot Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Galot Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Galot Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Totu Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Galot Gram Panchayat?
Galot Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Galot Gram Panchayat do?
Galot Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.