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