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