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