Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat, Bijhri
Ghangot-Kalan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bijhri Panchayat Samiti and Hamirpur Zila Parishad. Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Baddu (33/14), Batyana (33/13), and Dhakyan (33/3). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat
Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baddu (33/14) |
| 2 | Batyana (33/13) |
| 3 | Dhakyan (33/3) |
| 4 | Ghangot Kalan (33/36) |
| 5 | Ghangot Khurd (33/35) |
| 6 | Guthiana (33/22) |
| 7 | Rapar (33/39) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat
Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ghangot-Kalan 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)
Bijhri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ghangot-Kalan 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 Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat
Where is Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat located?
Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat is located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bijhri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat: Baddu (33/14), Batyana (33/13), Dhakyan (33/3), Ghangot Kalan (33/36), Ghangot Khurd (33/35), Guthiana (33/22), and Rapar (33/39).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat come under?
Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat comes under Bijhri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hamirpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat come under?
Hamirpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bijhri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hamirpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat?
Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat do?
Ghangot-Kalan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.