Thehad Gram Panchayat, Rait
Thehad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Rait Panchayat Samiti and Kangra Zila Parishad. Thehad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bhalwan, Chakban Dhar Khurd, and Chakban Thehr. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Thehad Gram Panchayat
Thehad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhalwan |
| 2 | Chakban Dhar Khurd |
| 3 | Chakban Thehr |
| 4 | Dhar Khurd |
| 5 | Jagain |
| 6 | Jagehr |
| 7 | Jhikli Thehr |
| 8 | Upperli Thehr |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Thehad Gram Panchayat
Thehad Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Thehad 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 Thehad 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 Thehad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Thehad Gram Panchayat
Where is Thehad Gram Panchayat located?
Thehad Gram Panchayat is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Rait Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Thehad Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Thehad Gram Panchayat: Bhalwan, Chakban Dhar Khurd, Chakban Thehr, Dhar Khurd, Jagain, Jagehr, Jhikli Thehr, and Upperli Thehr.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Thehad Gram Panchayat come under?
Thehad Gram Panchayat comes under Rait Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kangra district.
Which District Panchayat does Thehad Gram Panchayat come under?
Kangra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thehad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Thehad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rait Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kangra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Thehad Gram Panchayat?
Thehad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Thehad Gram Panchayat do?
Thehad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.