Matal Gram Panchayat, Chopal
Matal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Matal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bagah, Dpf Churtha, and Dpf Jaili. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Matal Gram Panchayat
Matal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagah |
| 2 | Dpf Churtha |
| 3 | Dpf Jaili |
| 4 | Dpf Sunni |
| 5 | Jaili |
| 6 | Khaprona |
| 7 | Kharog |
| 8 | Kujvi |
| 9 | Matal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Matal Gram Panchayat
Matal Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Matal 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)
Chopal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matal 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 Matal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Matal Gram Panchayat
Where is Matal Gram Panchayat located?
Matal Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Matal Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Matal Gram Panchayat: Bagah, Dpf Churtha, Dpf Jaili, Dpf Sunni, Jaili, Khaprona, Kharog, Kujvi, and Matal.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Matal Gram Panchayat come under?
Matal Gram Panchayat comes under Chopal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Matal Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Matal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chopal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Matal Gram Panchayat?
Matal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Matal Gram Panchayat do?
Matal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.