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