Koot Gram Panchayat, Rampur
Koot is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Rampur Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Koot Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Khiuncha, Kut, and Suru (49/1). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Koot Gram Panchayat
Koot Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Khiuncha |
| 2 | Kut |
| 3 | Suru (49/1) |
| 4 | Up Mahal Kinfi(49/3) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Koot Gram Panchayat
Koot Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Koot 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)
Rampur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Koot 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 Koot Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Koot Gram Panchayat
Where is Koot Gram Panchayat located?
Koot Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Rampur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Koot Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Koot Gram Panchayat: Khiuncha, Kut, Suru (49/1), and Up Mahal Kinfi(49/3).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Koot Gram Panchayat come under?
Koot Gram Panchayat comes under Rampur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Koot Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Koot Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Koot Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rampur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Koot Gram Panchayat?
Koot Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Koot Gram Panchayat do?
Koot Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.