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