Jhokad Gram Panchayat, Kupvi
Jhokad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kupvi Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Jhokad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including D.P.F Runah, D.P.F. Bijadi, and D.P.F. Jokhar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhokad Gram Panchayat
Jhokad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | D.P.F Runah |
| 2 | D.P.F. Bijadi |
| 3 | D.P.F. Jokhar |
| 4 | D.P.F. Kujahu |
| 5 | D.P.F. Munalag |
| 6 | D.P.F. Tandai |
| 7 | Jokhar |
| 8 | Munalag |
| 9 | Tandoi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhokad Gram Panchayat
Jhokad Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhokad 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)
Kupvi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhokad 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 Jhokad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhokad Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhokad Gram Panchayat located?
Jhokad Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kupvi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhokad Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Jhokad Gram Panchayat: D.P.F Runah, D.P.F. Bijadi, D.P.F. Jokhar, D.P.F. Kujahu, D.P.F. Munalag, D.P.F. Tandai, Jokhar, Munalag, and Tandoi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhokad Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhokad Gram Panchayat comes under Kupvi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhokad Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhokad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Jhokad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kupvi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhokad Gram Panchayat?
Jhokad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhokad Gram Panchayat do?
Jhokad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.