Kathar Gram Panchayat, Pachhad
Kathar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Pachhad Panchayat Samiti and Sirmaur Zila Parishad. Kathar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Badyana Harech, Devria Chitaur, and Gehlo Sarsar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kathar Gram Panchayat
Kathar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badyana Harech |
| 2 | Devria Chitaur |
| 3 | Gehlo Sarsar |
| 4 | Kangu Nohra |
| 5 | Kanrari |
| 6 | Kanun Kurfar |
| 7 | Kathar |
| 8 | Kufad |
| 9 | Manghori Sohal |
| 10 | Mehando Bag |
| 11 | Shilor Rangari |
| 12 | Upsampada Chhitore |
| 13 | Upsampada Kurfar |
| 14 | Upsampada Leyana |
| 15 | Upsampada Mapo |
| 16 | Upsampada Rangri |
| 17 | Upsampada Sarshad |
| 18 | Upsampda Harech |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kathar Gram Panchayat
Kathar Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kathar 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)
Pachhad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kathar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sirmaur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kathar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kathar Gram Panchayat
Where is Kathar Gram Panchayat located?
Kathar Gram Panchayat is located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Pachhad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kathar Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Kathar Gram Panchayat: Badyana Harech, Devria Chitaur, Gehlo Sarsar, Kangu Nohra, and Kanrari and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kathar Gram Panchayat come under?
Kathar Gram Panchayat comes under Pachhad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sirmaur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kathar Gram Panchayat come under?
Sirmaur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kathar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kathar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pachhad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sirmaur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kathar Gram Panchayat?
Kathar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kathar Gram Panchayat do?
Kathar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.