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