Massal Gram Panchayat, Nagrota Bagwan
Massal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nagrota Bagwan Panchayat Samiti and Kangra Zila Parishad. Massal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Chakban Dhangu, Chakban Jharet, and Gujrehra. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Massal Gram Panchayat
Massal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chakban Dhangu |
| 2 | Chakban Jharet |
| 3 | Gujrehra |
| 4 | Massal |
| 5 | Och |
| 6 | Tanda |
| 7 | Tipri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Massal Gram Panchayat
Massal Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Massal 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 Bagwan Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Massal 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 Massal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Massal Gram Panchayat
Where is Massal Gram Panchayat located?
Massal Gram Panchayat is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nagrota Bagwan Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Massal Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Massal Gram Panchayat: Chakban Dhangu, Chakban Jharet, Gujrehra, Massal, Och, Tanda, and Tipri.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Massal Gram Panchayat come under?
Massal Gram Panchayat comes under Nagrota Bagwan Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kangra district.
Which District Panchayat does Massal Gram Panchayat come under?
Kangra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Massal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Massal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nagrota Bagwan Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kangra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Massal Gram Panchayat?
Massal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Massal Gram Panchayat do?
Massal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.