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