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