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