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