Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat, Kangra
Tarkhankar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kangra Panchayat Samiti and Kangra Zila Parishad. Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Balla, Basi, and Kuryala. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat
Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balla |
| 2 | Basi |
| 3 | Kuryala |
| 4 | Sanaurlahd |
| 5 | Tarkhankad |
| 6 | Uprela Chatreta |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat
Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tarkhankar 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 Tarkhankar 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 Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat
Where is Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat located?
Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kangra Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat: Balla, Basi, Kuryala, Sanaurlahd, Tarkhankad, and Uprela Chatreta.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat come under?
Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat comes under Kangra Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kangra district.
Which District Panchayat does Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat come under?
Kangra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kangra Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kangra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat?
Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat do?
Tarkhankar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.