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