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