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