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