Kalwal Gram Panchayat, Bijhri
Kalwal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bijhri Panchayat Samiti and Hamirpur Zila Parishad. Kalwal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Bahal Nalochan (34/28), Kalwal (34/31), and Loharli (34/30). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kalwal Gram Panchayat
Kalwal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahal Nalochan (34/28) |
| 2 | Kalwal (34/31) |
| 3 | Loharli (34/30) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalwal Gram Panchayat
Kalwal Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalwal 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 Kalwal 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 Kalwal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalwal Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalwal Gram Panchayat located?
Kalwal Gram Panchayat is located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bijhri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kalwal Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Kalwal Gram Panchayat: Bahal Nalochan (34/28), Kalwal (34/31), and Loharli (34/30).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kalwal Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalwal Gram Panchayat comes under Bijhri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hamirpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalwal Gram Panchayat come under?
Hamirpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalwal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kalwal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bijhri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hamirpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kalwal Gram Panchayat?
Kalwal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kalwal Gram Panchayat do?
Kalwal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.