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