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