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