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