Kotighat Gram Panchayat, Narkanda
Kotighat is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Narkanda Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Kotighat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Dagroth, Dakolu, and Koti. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kotighat Gram Panchayat
Kotighat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dagroth |
| 2 | Dakolu |
| 3 | Koti |
| 4 | Manan |
| 5 | Nagali |
| 6 | Ropa |
| 7 | Up Mahal Bhareri (34/2) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotighat Gram Panchayat
Kotighat Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotighat 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 Kotighat 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 Kotighat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotighat Gram Panchayat
Where is Kotighat Gram Panchayat located?
Kotighat Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Narkanda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kotighat Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Kotighat Gram Panchayat: Dagroth, Dakolu, Koti, Manan, Nagali, Ropa, and Up Mahal Bhareri (34/2).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kotighat Gram Panchayat come under?
Kotighat Gram Panchayat comes under Narkanda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotighat Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotighat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kotighat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Narkanda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kotighat Gram Panchayat?
Kotighat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kotighat Gram Panchayat do?
Kotighat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.