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