Kothon Gram Panchayat, Solan
Kothon is a Gram Panchayat located in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Solan Panchayat Samiti and Solan Zila Parishad. Kothon Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Anji, Balana, and Bawra. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kothon Gram Panchayat
Kothon Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anji |
| 2 | Balana |
| 3 | Bawra |
| 4 | Damrog |
| 5 | Dharanjati Urf Dhobtan |
| 6 | Dranh |
| 7 | Khandar |
| 8 | Kothon |
| 9 | Koti Kalan |
| 10 | Kundla |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kothon Gram Panchayat
Kothon Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kothon 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)
Solan Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kothon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Solan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kothon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kothon Gram Panchayat
Where is Kothon Gram Panchayat located?
Kothon Gram Panchayat is located in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Solan Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kothon Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Kothon Gram Panchayat: Anji, Balana, Bawra, Damrog, Dharanjati Urf Dhobtan, Dranh, Khandar, Kothon, Koti Kalan, and Kundla.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kothon Gram Panchayat come under?
Kothon Gram Panchayat comes under Solan Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Solan district.
Which District Panchayat does Kothon Gram Panchayat come under?
Solan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kothon Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kothon Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Solan Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Solan Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kothon Gram Panchayat?
Kothon Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kothon Gram Panchayat do?
Kothon Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.