Baloh Gram Panchayat, Jhandutta

Baloh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Jhandutta Panchayat Samiti and Bilaspur Zila Parishad. Baloh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Baloh, Bhallu, and Dol Lasawa. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Baloh Gram Panchayat

Baloh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Baloh
2Bhallu
3Dol Lasawa
4Fagog
5Kharota
6Riyana
7Sangaswin

Panchayati Raj Structure for Baloh Gram Panchayat

Baloh Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Baloh 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)

Jhandutta Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baloh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Bilaspur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baloh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Baloh Gram Panchayat

Where is Baloh Gram Panchayat located?

Baloh Gram Panchayat is located in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Jhandutta Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Baloh Gram Panchayat?

7 villages come under Baloh Gram Panchayat: Baloh, Bhallu, Dol Lasawa, Fagog, Kharota, Riyana, and Sangaswin.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Baloh Gram Panchayat come under?

Baloh Gram Panchayat comes under Jhandutta Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bilaspur district.

Which District Panchayat does Baloh Gram Panchayat come under?

Bilaspur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baloh Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?

Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Baloh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jhandutta Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bilaspur Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Baloh Gram Panchayat?

Baloh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Baloh Gram Panchayat do?

Baloh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.