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