Kanda Gram Panchayat, Churag
Kanda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Churag Panchayat Samiti and Mandi Zila Parishad. Kanda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bhanyas, D.P.F. Kandha, and Dhaun. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kanda Gram Panchayat
Kanda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhanyas |
| 2 | D.P.F. Kandha |
| 3 | Dhaun |
| 4 | Kandha |
| 5 | Marichhkhandak |
| 6 | Rakani |
| 7 | Restadhar |
| 8 | Sainji |
| 9 | Shal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kanda Gram Panchayat
Kanda Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kanda 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)
Churag Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kanda Gram Panchayat
Where is Kanda Gram Panchayat located?
Kanda Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Churag Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kanda Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Kanda Gram Panchayat: Bhanyas, D.P.F. Kandha, Dhaun, Kandha, Marichhkhandak, Rakani, Restadhar, Sainji, and Shal.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanda Gram Panchayat comes under Churag Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Kanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kanda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Churag Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kanda Gram Panchayat?
Kanda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kanda Gram Panchayat do?
Kanda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.