Harchakian Gram Panchayat, Rait
Harchakian is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Rait Panchayat Samiti and Kangra Zila Parishad. Harchakian Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Chakban Chhamb, Chakban Dhar Kalan, and Chhal. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Harchakian Gram Panchayat
Harchakian Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chakban Chhamb |
| 2 | Chakban Dhar Kalan |
| 3 | Chhal |
| 4 | Chhamb |
| 5 | Dabar |
| 6 | Dhar Khas |
| 7 | Dholahri |
| 8 | Harchakian |
| 9 | Thana |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Harchakian Gram Panchayat
Harchakian Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Harchakian 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)
Rait Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Harchakian 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 Harchakian Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Harchakian Gram Panchayat
Where is Harchakian Gram Panchayat located?
Harchakian Gram Panchayat is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Rait Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Harchakian Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Harchakian Gram Panchayat: Chakban Chhamb, Chakban Dhar Kalan, Chhal, Chhamb, Dabar, Dhar Khas, Dholahri, Harchakian, and Thana.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Harchakian Gram Panchayat come under?
Harchakian Gram Panchayat comes under Rait Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kangra district.
Which District Panchayat does Harchakian Gram Panchayat come under?
Kangra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Harchakian Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Harchakian Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rait Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kangra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Harchakian Gram Panchayat?
Harchakian Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Harchakian Gram Panchayat do?
Harchakian Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.