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