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