Kotkayana Gram Panchayat, Jubbal
Kotkayana is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Jubbal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Kotkayana Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Chiwa, D.P.F. Kaina, and D.P.F. Kyala. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kotkayana Gram Panchayat
Kotkayana Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chiwa |
| 2 | D.P.F. Kaina |
| 3 | D.P.F. Kyala |
| 4 | Kaina (48/1) |
| 5 | Kot |
| 6 | Up-Mahal Sholi (48/2) |
| 7 | Up-Mahal Thana (48/3) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotkayana Gram Panchayat
Kotkayana Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotkayana 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)
Jubbal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotkayana 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 Kotkayana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotkayana Gram Panchayat
Where is Kotkayana Gram Panchayat located?
Kotkayana Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Jubbal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kotkayana Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Kotkayana Gram Panchayat: Chiwa, D.P.F. Kaina, D.P.F. Kyala, Kaina (48/1), Kot, Up-Mahal Sholi (48/2), and Up-Mahal Thana (48/3).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kotkayana Gram Panchayat come under?
Kotkayana Gram Panchayat comes under Jubbal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotkayana Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotkayana Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kotkayana Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jubbal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kotkayana Gram Panchayat?
Kotkayana Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kotkayana Gram Panchayat do?
Kotkayana Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.