Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat, Chopal
Jhikanipul is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Batewri I, Chanjal Pul, and Charauli. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat
Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Batewri I |
| 2 | Chanjal Pul |
| 3 | Charauli |
| 4 | Jhikni Pul |
| 5 | Nar |
| 6 | Rawtan |
| 7 | Shanag |
| 8 | Tapri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat
Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhikanipul 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 Jhikanipul 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 Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat located?
Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat: Batewri I, Chanjal Pul, Charauli, Jhikni Pul, Nar, Rawtan, Shanag, and Tapri.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat comes under Chopal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chopal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat?
Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat do?
Jhikanipul Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.