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