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