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