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