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