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