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