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