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