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