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