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