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