Shawala Gram Panchayat, Chopal
Shawala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Shawala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Kihri (70-1), Shawala, and Up Mahal Tari (70/2). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shawala Gram Panchayat
Shawala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kihri (70-1) |
| 2 | Shawala |
| 3 | Up Mahal Tari (70/2) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shawala Gram Panchayat
Shawala Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shawala 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)
Chopal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shawala 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 Shawala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shawala Gram Panchayat
Where is Shawala Gram Panchayat located?
Shawala Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shawala Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Shawala Gram Panchayat: Kihri (70-1), Shawala, and Up Mahal Tari (70/2).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shawala Gram Panchayat come under?
Shawala Gram Panchayat comes under Chopal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Shawala Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shawala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Shawala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chopal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shawala Gram Panchayat?
Shawala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shawala Gram Panchayat do?
Shawala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.