Garah Gram Panchayat, Chopal
Garah is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Garah Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Bavara, D.P.F. Bajathal-1, and D.P.F. Bajathal-2. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Garah Gram Panchayat
Garah Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bavara |
| 2 | D.P.F. Bajathal-1 |
| 3 | D.P.F. Bajathal-2 |
| 4 | Kounthali |
| 5 | Up Mahal Bazathal (91/1) |
| 6 | Up Mahal Garah (91-2) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Garah Gram Panchayat
Garah Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Garah 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 Garah 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 Garah Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Garah Gram Panchayat
Where is Garah Gram Panchayat located?
Garah Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Garah Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Garah Gram Panchayat: Bavara, D.P.F. Bajathal-1, D.P.F. Bajathal-2, Kounthali, Up Mahal Bazathal (91/1), and Up Mahal Garah (91-2).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Garah Gram Panchayat come under?
Garah Gram Panchayat comes under Chopal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Garah Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Garah Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Garah Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chopal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Garah Gram Panchayat?
Garah Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Garah Gram Panchayat do?
Garah Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.