Latran Gram Panchayat, Drang
Latran is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Drang Panchayat Samiti and Mandi Zila Parishad. Latran Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bajot, Bhamchwan, and D.P.F. Bhamchwan. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Latran Gram Panchayat
Latran Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bajot |
| 2 | Bhamchwan |
| 3 | D.P.F. Bhamchwan |
| 4 | D.P.F. Jhukan |
| 5 | Dhar Katyan |
| 6 | Gahang |
| 7 | Jhukan |
| 8 | Khaban |
| 9 | Latran |
| 10 | Madhurwan |
| 11 | Singdhar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Latran Gram Panchayat
Latran Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Latran 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 Latran 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 Latran Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Latran Gram Panchayat
Where is Latran Gram Panchayat located?
Latran Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Drang Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Latran Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Latran Gram Panchayat: Bajot, Bhamchwan, D.P.F. Bhamchwan, D.P.F. Jhukan, and Dhar Katyan and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Latran Gram Panchayat come under?
Latran Gram Panchayat comes under Drang Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Latran Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Latran Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Latran Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Drang Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Latran Gram Panchayat?
Latran Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Latran Gram Panchayat do?
Latran Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.