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