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