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