Purag Gram Panchayat, Kotkhai
Purag is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Purag Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Baknewal, Bhawana, and Dhanroti. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Purag Gram Panchayat
Purag Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baknewal |
| 2 | Bhawana |
| 3 | Dhanroti |
| 4 | Dharat |
| 5 | Hatli |
| 6 | Kehmli |
| 7 | Kuftu |
| 8 | Manewal |
| 9 | Mangali |
| 10 | Newar |
| 11 | Pandrog |
| 12 | Purag |
| 13 | Satahi |
| 14 | Up-Muhal Jamuni |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Purag Gram Panchayat
Purag Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Purag 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)
Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Purag 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 Purag Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Purag Gram Panchayat
Where is Purag Gram Panchayat located?
Purag Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Purag Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Purag Gram Panchayat: Baknewal, Bhawana, Dhanroti, Dharat, and Hatli and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Purag Gram Panchayat come under?
Purag Gram Panchayat comes under Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Purag Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Purag Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Purag Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Purag Gram Panchayat?
Purag Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Purag Gram Panchayat do?
Purag Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.