Okhru Gram Panchayat, Totu
Okhru is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Totu Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Okhru Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bahkyar, Bangera, and Dagyana. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Okhru Gram Panchayat
Okhru Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahkyar |
| 2 | Bangera |
| 3 | Dagyana |
| 4 | Janiya |
| 5 | Kathiana |
| 6 | Kehru |
| 7 | Makari |
| 8 | Mandehya |
| 9 | Nerti |
| 10 | Okhroo |
| 11 | Panjail Jamogi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Okhru Gram Panchayat
Okhru Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Okhru 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)
Totu Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Okhru 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 Okhru Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Okhru Gram Panchayat
Where is Okhru Gram Panchayat located?
Okhru Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Totu Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Okhru Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Okhru Gram Panchayat: Bahkyar, Bangera, Dagyana, Janiya, and Kathiana and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Okhru Gram Panchayat come under?
Okhru Gram Panchayat comes under Totu Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Okhru Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Okhru Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Okhru Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Totu Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Okhru Gram Panchayat?
Okhru Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Okhru Gram Panchayat do?
Okhru Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.