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