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