Mangsu Gram Panchayat, Narkanda
Mangsu is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Narkanda Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Mangsu Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Mangsu, Up Mahal Madhuvan (8/2), and Up Mahal Sathla (8/1). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mangsu Gram Panchayat
Mangsu Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mangsu |
| 2 | Up Mahal Madhuvan (8/2) |
| 3 | Up Mahal Sathla (8/1) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mangsu Gram Panchayat
Mangsu Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mangsu 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 Mangsu 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 Mangsu Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mangsu Gram Panchayat
Where is Mangsu Gram Panchayat located?
Mangsu Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Narkanda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mangsu Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Mangsu Gram Panchayat: Mangsu, Up Mahal Madhuvan (8/2), and Up Mahal Sathla (8/1).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mangsu Gram Panchayat come under?
Mangsu Gram Panchayat comes under Narkanda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Mangsu Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mangsu Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Mangsu Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Narkanda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mangsu Gram Panchayat?
Mangsu Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mangsu Gram Panchayat do?
Mangsu Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.