Ratnari Gram Panchayat, Kotkhai
Ratnari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Ratnari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including D.P.F. Kalaila, D.P.F. Mel - I A, and D.P.F.Sona Batola. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ratnari Gram Panchayat
Ratnari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | D.P.F. Kalaila |
| 2 | D.P.F. Mel - I A |
| 3 | D.P.F.Sona Batola |
| 4 | Jungle Raila |
| 5 | Mail-II |
| 6 | Up Mahal Gandhi Nagar |
| 7 | Up Mahal Kharota |
| 8 | Up Mahal Nihari |
| 9 | Up Mahal Ratnari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ratnari Gram Panchayat
Ratnari Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ratnari 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 Ratnari 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 Ratnari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ratnari Gram Panchayat
Where is Ratnari Gram Panchayat located?
Ratnari Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ratnari Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Ratnari Gram Panchayat: D.P.F. Kalaila, D.P.F. Mel - I A, D.P.F.Sona Batola, Jungle Raila, Mail-II, Up Mahal Gandhi Nagar, Up Mahal Kharota, Up Mahal Nihari, and Up Mahal Ratnari.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ratnari Gram Panchayat come under?
Ratnari Gram Panchayat comes under Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Ratnari Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ratnari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Ratnari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kotkhai Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ratnari Gram Panchayat?
Ratnari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ratnari Gram Panchayat do?
Ratnari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.