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