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