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