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