Swahan Gram Panchayat, Shree Naina Devi
Swahan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Shree Naina Devi Panchayat Samiti and Bilaspur Zila Parishad. Swahan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bagh, Bhuwai, and Dhar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Swahan Gram Panchayat
Swahan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagh |
| 2 | Bhuwai |
| 3 | Dhar |
| 4 | Dolra |
| 5 | Jangal Dhindru (331/1) |
| 6 | Jangal Jajar (319/1) |
| 7 | Katirar |
| 8 | Khairian |
| 9 | Mehla |
| 10 | Swahan |
| 11 | Tihrli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Swahan Gram Panchayat
Swahan Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Swahan 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)
Shree Naina Devi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Swahan 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 Swahan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Swahan Gram Panchayat
Where is Swahan Gram Panchayat located?
Swahan Gram Panchayat is located in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Shree Naina Devi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Swahan Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Swahan Gram Panchayat: Bagh, Bhuwai, Dhar, Dolra, and Jangal Dhindru (331/1) and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Swahan Gram Panchayat come under?
Swahan Gram Panchayat comes under Shree Naina Devi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bilaspur district.
Which District Panchayat does Swahan Gram Panchayat come under?
Bilaspur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Swahan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Swahan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Shree Naina Devi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bilaspur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Swahan Gram Panchayat?
Swahan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Swahan Gram Panchayat do?
Swahan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.