Shakrah Gram Panchayat, Totu
Shakrah is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Totu Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Shakrah Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bashol, Dhar, and Dhar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shakrah Gram Panchayat
Shakrah Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bashol |
| 2 | Dhar |
| 3 | Dhar |
| 4 | Jungle M.M.Kamala |
| 5 | Sedan |
| 6 | Shahach |
| 7 | Shakrah |
| 8 | Tool |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shakrah Gram Panchayat
Shakrah Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shakrah 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)
Totu Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shakrah 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 Shakrah Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shakrah Gram Panchayat
Where is Shakrah Gram Panchayat located?
Shakrah Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Totu Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shakrah Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Shakrah Gram Panchayat: Bashol, Dhar, Dhar, Jungle M.M.Kamala, Sedan, Shahach, Shakrah, and Tool.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shakrah Gram Panchayat come under?
Shakrah Gram Panchayat comes under Totu Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Shakrah Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shakrah Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Shakrah Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Totu Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shakrah Gram Panchayat?
Shakrah Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shakrah Gram Panchayat do?
Shakrah Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.