Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat, Nagrota Surian
Kothi Banda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nagrota Surian Panchayat Samiti and Kangra Zila Parishad. Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Amni, Balwar, and Batuhi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat
Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amni |
| 2 | Balwar |
| 3 | Batuhi |
| 4 | Dewal |
| 5 | Dharun |
| 6 | Dhunihar |
| 7 | Gagehar |
| 8 | Mast Garh |
| 9 | Reserve Jangal Batuhi |
| 10 | Reserve Jangal Mastgarh |
| 11 | Reserve Jangal Sowarka |
| 12 | Sowarka |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat
Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kothi Banda 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 Kothi Banda 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 Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat
Where is Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat located?
Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nagrota Surian Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat: Amni, Balwar, Batuhi, Dewal, and Dharun and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat come under?
Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat comes under Nagrota Surian Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kangra district.
Which District Panchayat does Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat come under?
Kangra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kothi Banda 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 Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat?
Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat do?
Kothi Banda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.