Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat, Bhoranj
Bhounkhar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bhoranj Panchayat Samiti and Hamirpur Zila Parishad. Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Bhounkhar (42/97), Khuthrin (42/96), and Lathwan (42/94). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat
Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhounkhar (42/97) |
| 2 | Khuthrin (42/96) |
| 3 | Lathwan (42/94) |
| 4 | Saharwin (42/88) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat
Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhounkhar 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)
Bhoranj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Hamirpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat located?
Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat is located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bhoranj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat: Bhounkhar (42/97), Khuthrin (42/96), Lathwan (42/94), and Saharwin (42/88).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat comes under Bhoranj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hamirpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat come under?
Hamirpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhoranj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hamirpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat?
Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat do?
Bhounkhar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.