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