Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat, Bijhri
Samtana-Kalan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bijhri Panchayat Samiti and Hamirpur Zila Parishad. Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Janhean (34-98), Panyali (34/100/2), and Samtana Kalan (34/100). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat
Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Janhean (34-98) |
| 2 | Panyali (34/100/2) |
| 3 | Samtana Kalan (34/100) |
| 4 | Sangehri (34/100) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat
Samtana-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)
Samtana-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 Samtana-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 Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat
Where is Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat located?
Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat is located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bijhri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat: Janhean (34-98), Panyali (34/100/2), Samtana Kalan (34/100), and Sangehri (34/100).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat come under?
Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat comes under Bijhri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hamirpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat come under?
Hamirpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Samtana-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 Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat?
Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat do?
Samtana-Kalan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.