Pohanj Gram Panchayat, Bamson
Pohanj is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bamson Panchayat Samiti and Hamirpur Zila Parishad. Pohanj Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Banalag (62/30), Pohanj (62/10), and Sawana (62/23). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pohanj Gram Panchayat
Pohanj Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banalag (62/30) |
| 2 | Pohanj (62/10) |
| 3 | Sawana (62/23) |
| 4 | Surah (62/16) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pohanj Gram Panchayat
Pohanj Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pohanj 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)
Bamson Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pohanj 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 Pohanj Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pohanj Gram Panchayat
Where is Pohanj Gram Panchayat located?
Pohanj Gram Panchayat is located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bamson Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pohanj Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Pohanj Gram Panchayat: Banalag (62/30), Pohanj (62/10), Sawana (62/23), and Surah (62/16).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pohanj Gram Panchayat come under?
Pohanj Gram Panchayat comes under Bamson Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hamirpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Pohanj Gram Panchayat come under?
Hamirpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pohanj Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Pohanj Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bamson Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hamirpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pohanj Gram Panchayat?
Pohanj Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pohanj Gram Panchayat do?
Pohanj Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.