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