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