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