Kiran Gram Panchayat, Chopal
Kiran is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Kiran Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including D.P.F. Kandakhai, D.P.F. Khandain, and Maneoti. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kiran Gram Panchayat
Kiran Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | D.P.F. Kandakhai |
| 2 | D.P.F. Khandain |
| 3 | Maneoti |
| 4 | Shilgaon |
| 5 | Up Mahal Kanda (37/2) |
| 6 | Up Mahal Phajabag (166/2) |
| 7 | Up Mahal Thangar (166/1) |
| 8 | Up Mahal Thithrawali (166/3) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kiran Gram Panchayat
Kiran Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kiran 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 Kiran 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 Kiran Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kiran Gram Panchayat
Where is Kiran Gram Panchayat located?
Kiran Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kiran Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kiran Gram Panchayat: D.P.F. Kandakhai, D.P.F. Khandain, Maneoti, Shilgaon, Up Mahal Kanda (37/2), Up Mahal Phajabag (166/2), Up Mahal Thangar (166/1), and Up Mahal Thithrawali (166/3).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kiran Gram Panchayat come under?
Kiran Gram Panchayat comes under Chopal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Kiran Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kiran Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kiran Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chopal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kiran Gram Panchayat?
Kiran Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kiran Gram Panchayat do?
Kiran Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.