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