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