Salwar Gram Panchayat, Jhandutta
Salwar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Jhandutta Panchayat Samiti and Bilaspur Zila Parishad. Salwar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Badhu, Balh Chalog, and Bhaliar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Salwar Gram Panchayat
Salwar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badhu |
| 2 | Balh Chalog |
| 3 | Bhaliar |
| 4 | Dhanar |
| 5 | Jangal Bhagphal (51/1) |
| 6 | Jangal Bhaliar (54/1) |
| 7 | Jangal Kakrehar (52/1) |
| 8 | Jangal Marotan (53/1) |
| 9 | Kakrehar |
| 10 | Malhot |
| 11 | Marotan |
| 12 | Mawa |
| 13 | Phuphli Jhalwana |
| 14 | Salwar |
| 15 | Seri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Salwar Gram Panchayat
Salwar Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Salwar 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 Salwar 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 Salwar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Salwar Gram Panchayat
Where is Salwar Gram Panchayat located?
Salwar Gram Panchayat is located in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Jhandutta Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Salwar Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Salwar Gram Panchayat: Badhu, Balh Chalog, Bhaliar, Dhanar, and Jangal Bhagphal (51/1) and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Salwar Gram Panchayat come under?
Salwar Gram Panchayat comes under Jhandutta Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bilaspur district.
Which District Panchayat does Salwar Gram Panchayat come under?
Bilaspur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Salwar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Salwar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jhandutta Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bilaspur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Salwar Gram Panchayat?
Salwar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Salwar Gram Panchayat do?
Salwar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.