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