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