Sathwin Gram Panchayat, Bijhri
Sathwin is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bijhri Panchayat Samiti and Hamirpur Zila Parishad. Sathwin Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bagg (34/48), Bara - II, and Bohni. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sathwin Gram Panchayat
Sathwin Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagg (34/48) |
| 2 | Bara - II |
| 3 | Bohni |
| 4 | Dakhyora (34/56) |
| 5 | Kaller (34/53) |
| 6 | Khalawat (34/58) |
| 7 | Khalawat-II |
| 8 | Sathwin |
| 9 | Sathwin Khurd (34/60) |
| 10 | Tihri (34/49) |
| 11 | Van Sathwin |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sathwin Gram Panchayat
Sathwin Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sathwin 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 Sathwin 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 Sathwin Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sathwin Gram Panchayat
Where is Sathwin Gram Panchayat located?
Sathwin Gram Panchayat is located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bijhri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sathwin Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Sathwin Gram Panchayat: Bagg (34/48), Bara - II, Bohni, Dakhyora (34/56), and Kaller (34/53) and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sathwin Gram Panchayat come under?
Sathwin Gram Panchayat comes under Bijhri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hamirpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Sathwin Gram Panchayat come under?
Hamirpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sathwin Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Sathwin Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bijhri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hamirpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sathwin Gram Panchayat?
Sathwin Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sathwin Gram Panchayat do?
Sathwin Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.