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