Sihunta Gram Panchayat, Bhatiyat
Sihunta is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bhatiyat Panchayat Samiti and Chamba Zila Parishad. Sihunta Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Kaswa Sihunta (300B) and Sihunta Jarei (300a). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sihunta Gram Panchayat
Sihunta Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kaswa Sihunta (300B) |
| 2 | Sihunta Jarei (300a) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sihunta Gram Panchayat
Sihunta Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sihunta 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 Sihunta 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 Sihunta Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sihunta Gram Panchayat
Where is Sihunta Gram Panchayat located?
Sihunta Gram Panchayat is located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bhatiyat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sihunta Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Sihunta Gram Panchayat: Kaswa Sihunta (300B) and Sihunta Jarei (300a).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sihunta Gram Panchayat come under?
Sihunta Gram Panchayat comes under Bhatiyat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chamba district.
Which District Panchayat does Sihunta Gram Panchayat come under?
Chamba Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sihunta Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Sihunta Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhatiyat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chamba Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sihunta Gram Panchayat?
Sihunta Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sihunta Gram Panchayat do?
Sihunta Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.