Kathasu Gram Panchayat, Jubbal
Kathasu is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Jubbal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Kathasu Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: D.P.F. Odi, Kathasu (62/1), and Up-Mahal Battar (62/4). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kathasu Gram Panchayat
Kathasu Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | D.P.F. Odi |
| 2 | Kathasu (62/1) |
| 3 | Up-Mahal Battar (62/4) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kathasu Gram Panchayat
Kathasu Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kathasu 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)
Jubbal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kathasu Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kathasu Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kathasu Gram Panchayat
Where is Kathasu Gram Panchayat located?
Kathasu Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Jubbal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kathasu Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Kathasu Gram Panchayat: D.P.F. Odi, Kathasu (62/1), and Up-Mahal Battar (62/4).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kathasu Gram Panchayat come under?
Kathasu Gram Panchayat comes under Jubbal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Kathasu Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kathasu Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kathasu Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jubbal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kathasu Gram Panchayat?
Kathasu Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kathasu Gram Panchayat do?
Kathasu Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.