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