Shiwan Gram Panchayat, Narkanda
Shiwan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Narkanda Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Shiwan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Ganewag, Jangal Dawala, and Jangal Shiwan. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shiwan Gram Panchayat
Shiwan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ganewag |
| 2 | Jangal Dawala |
| 3 | Jangal Shiwan |
| 4 | Ser Dhar |
| 5 | Up-Mohal Shiwan(142/1) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shiwan Gram Panchayat
Shiwan Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shiwan 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 Shiwan 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 Shiwan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shiwan Gram Panchayat
Where is Shiwan Gram Panchayat located?
Shiwan Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Narkanda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shiwan Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Shiwan Gram Panchayat: Ganewag, Jangal Dawala, Jangal Shiwan, Ser Dhar, and Up-Mohal Shiwan(142/1).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shiwan Gram Panchayat come under?
Shiwan Gram Panchayat comes under Narkanda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Shiwan Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shiwan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Shiwan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Narkanda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shiwan Gram Panchayat?
Shiwan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shiwan Gram Panchayat do?
Shiwan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.