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