Kangal Gram Panchayat, Narkanda
Kangal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Narkanda Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Kangal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bagain, Ghughuvi, and Jangal Thah. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kangal Gram Panchayat
Kangal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagain |
| 2 | Ghughuvi |
| 3 | Jangal Thah |
| 4 | Kangal |
| 5 | Kot |
| 6 | Shedari(159/1) |
| 7 | Thah |
| 8 | Thanu |
| 9 | Up Mahal Chajol (159-2) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kangal Gram Panchayat
Kangal Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kangal 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)
Narkanda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kangal 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 Kangal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kangal Gram Panchayat
Where is Kangal Gram Panchayat located?
Kangal Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Narkanda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kangal Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Kangal Gram Panchayat: Bagain, Ghughuvi, Jangal Thah, Kangal, Kot, Shedari(159/1), Thah, Thanu, and Up Mahal Chajol (159-2).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kangal Gram Panchayat come under?
Kangal Gram Panchayat comes under Narkanda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Kangal Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kangal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kangal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Narkanda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kangal Gram Panchayat?
Kangal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kangal Gram Panchayat do?
Kangal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.