Karangla Gram Panchayat, Nankhari
Karangla is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nankhari Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Karangla Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bewat (11/2), Dharan, and Kalmog (11/1). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Karangla Gram Panchayat
Karangla Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bewat (11/2) |
| 2 | Dharan |
| 3 | Kalmog (11/1) |
| 4 | Karangla |
| 5 | Kunat |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Karangla Gram Panchayat
Karangla Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Karangla 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)
Nankhari Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karangla 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 Karangla Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Karangla Gram Panchayat
Where is Karangla Gram Panchayat located?
Karangla Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nankhari Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Karangla Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Karangla Gram Panchayat: Bewat (11/2), Dharan, Kalmog (11/1), Karangla, and Kunat.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Karangla Gram Panchayat come under?
Karangla Gram Panchayat comes under Nankhari Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Karangla Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karangla Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Karangla Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nankhari Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Karangla Gram Panchayat?
Karangla Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Karangla Gram Panchayat do?
Karangla Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.