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