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