Janol Gram Panchayat, Totu
Janol is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Totu Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Janol Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Haron, Janol (4/57), and Kaina (4/53). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Janol Gram Panchayat
Janol Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Haron |
| 2 | Janol (4/57) |
| 3 | Kaina (4/53) |
| 4 | Kajail (4/55) |
| 5 | Loharav |
| 6 | Rauri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Janol Gram Panchayat
Janol Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Janol 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 Janol 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 Janol Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Janol Gram Panchayat
Where is Janol Gram Panchayat located?
Janol Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Totu Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Janol Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Janol Gram Panchayat: Haron, Janol (4/57), Kaina (4/53), Kajail (4/55), Loharav, and Rauri.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Janol Gram Panchayat come under?
Janol Gram Panchayat comes under Totu Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Janol Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Janol Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Janol Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Totu Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Janol Gram Panchayat?
Janol Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Janol Gram Panchayat do?
Janol Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.