Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat, Totu
Shamlaghat is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Totu Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Chavag (10/104), Dhayala (11/108), and Diashri (12/115). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat
Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chavag (10/104) |
| 2 | Dhayala (11/108) |
| 3 | Diashri (12/115) |
| 4 | Kanda (11/109) |
| 5 | Khandol (11/110) |
| 6 | Kuted (10/107) |
| 7 | Rauda (10/105) |
| 8 | Shanwla |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat
Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shamlaghat 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 Shamlaghat 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 Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat
Where is Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat located?
Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Totu Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat: Chavag (10/104), Dhayala (11/108), Diashri (12/115), Kanda (11/109), Khandol (11/110), Kuted (10/107), Rauda (10/105), and Shanwla.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat come under?
Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat comes under Totu Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Totu Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat?
Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat do?
Shamlaghat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.