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