Podhna Gram Panchayat, Kandaghat
Podhna is a Gram Panchayat located in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kandaghat Panchayat Samiti and Solan Zila Parishad. Podhna Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Baror, Chinni, and Gadog. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Podhna Gram Panchayat
Podhna Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baror |
| 2 | Chinni |
| 3 | Gadog |
| 4 | Gara |
| 5 | Gog |
| 6 | Gurash |
| 7 | Kanguti |
| 8 | Malga |
| 9 | Palah |
| 10 | Paodhana |
| 11 | Paplol |
| 12 | Ranhog |
| 13 | Salana |
| 14 | Sudharag |
| 15 | Warghyana |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Podhna Gram Panchayat
Podhna Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Podhna 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)
Kandaghat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Podhna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Solan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Podhna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Podhna Gram Panchayat
Where is Podhna Gram Panchayat located?
Podhna Gram Panchayat is located in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kandaghat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Podhna Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Podhna Gram Panchayat: Baror, Chinni, Gadog, Gara, and Gog and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Podhna Gram Panchayat come under?
Podhna Gram Panchayat comes under Kandaghat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Solan district.
Which District Panchayat does Podhna Gram Panchayat come under?
Solan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Podhna Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Podhna Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kandaghat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Solan Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Podhna Gram Panchayat?
Podhna Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Podhna Gram Panchayat do?
Podhna Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.