Shamathla Gram Panchayat, Narkanda
Shamathla is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Narkanda Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Shamathla Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Banot, Bhalari, and Bharasa. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shamathla Gram Panchayat
Shamathla Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banot |
| 2 | Bhalari |
| 3 | Bharasa |
| 4 | Charonta |
| 5 | Chauhan |
| 6 | Halyana |
| 7 | Kanda |
| 8 | Nagraon |
| 9 | Nahana |
| 10 | Naula |
| 11 | Ruwali |
| 12 | Shamathla |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shamathla Gram Panchayat
Shamathla Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shamathla 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)
Narkanda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shamathla 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 Shamathla Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shamathla Gram Panchayat
Where is Shamathla Gram Panchayat located?
Shamathla Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Narkanda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shamathla Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Shamathla Gram Panchayat: Banot, Bhalari, Bharasa, Charonta, and Chauhan and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shamathla Gram Panchayat come under?
Shamathla Gram Panchayat comes under Narkanda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Shamathla Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shamathla Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Shamathla Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Narkanda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shamathla Gram Panchayat?
Shamathla Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shamathla Gram Panchayat do?
Shamathla Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.