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