Pawahan Gram Panchayat, Chopal
Pawahan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Pawahan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bhatgarh, D.P.F. Jaman, and D.P.F. Kangar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pawahan Gram Panchayat
Pawahan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhatgarh |
| 2 | D.P.F. Jaman |
| 3 | D.P.F. Kangar |
| 4 | Shiran |
| 5 | Up Mahal Antrawali (179/2) |
| 6 | Up Mahal Bandur (180-1) |
| 7 | Up Mahal Bohi (181-2) |
| 8 | Up Mahal Paban (179/1) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pawahan Gram Panchayat
Pawahan Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pawahan 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 Pawahan 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 Pawahan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pawahan Gram Panchayat
Where is Pawahan Gram Panchayat located?
Pawahan Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pawahan Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Pawahan Gram Panchayat: Bhatgarh, D.P.F. Jaman, D.P.F. Kangar, Shiran, Up Mahal Antrawali (179/2), Up Mahal Bandur (180-1), Up Mahal Bohi (181-2), and Up Mahal Paban (179/1).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pawahan Gram Panchayat come under?
Pawahan Gram Panchayat comes under Chopal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Pawahan Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pawahan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Pawahan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chopal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pawahan Gram Panchayat?
Pawahan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pawahan Gram Panchayat do?
Pawahan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.