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