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