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