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