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