Batrahan Gram Panchayat, Fatehpur
Batrahan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Fatehpur Panchayat Samiti and Kangra Zila Parishad. Batrahan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bari Khas, Batrahn Khas, and Chamoli. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Batrahan Gram Panchayat
Batrahan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bari Khas |
| 2 | Batrahn Khas |
| 3 | Chamoli |
| 4 | Dar |
| 5 | Dhar Bhuli |
| 6 | Jangal Sanu Ghantal |
| 7 | Khatta |
| 8 | Snoon |
| 9 | Ustehar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Batrahan Gram Panchayat
Batrahan Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Batrahan 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)
Fatehpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Batrahan 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 Batrahan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Batrahan Gram Panchayat
Where is Batrahan Gram Panchayat located?
Batrahan Gram Panchayat is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Fatehpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Batrahan Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Batrahan Gram Panchayat: Bari Khas, Batrahn Khas, Chamoli, Dar, Dhar Bhuli, Jangal Sanu Ghantal, Khatta, Snoon, and Ustehar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Batrahan Gram Panchayat come under?
Batrahan Gram Panchayat comes under Fatehpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kangra district.
Which District Panchayat does Batrahan Gram Panchayat come under?
Kangra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Batrahan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Batrahan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Fatehpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kangra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Batrahan Gram Panchayat?
Batrahan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Batrahan Gram Panchayat do?
Batrahan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.