Sawahal Gram Panchayat, Hamirpur
Sawahal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Hamirpur Panchayat Samiti and Hamirpur Zila Parishad. Sawahal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bhati (51/10), Harnal (46/9), and Manjhot (46/31). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sawahal Gram Panchayat
Sawahal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhati (51/10) |
| 2 | Harnal (46/9) |
| 3 | Manjhot (46/31) |
| 4 | Samluhi (46/8) |
| 5 | Ser (46/24) |
| 6 | Swahal (46/23) |
| 7 | Ushli (46/1) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sawahal Gram Panchayat
Sawahal Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sawahal 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)
Hamirpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sawahal 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 Sawahal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sawahal Gram Panchayat
Where is Sawahal Gram Panchayat located?
Sawahal Gram Panchayat is located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Hamirpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sawahal Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Sawahal Gram Panchayat: Bhati (51/10), Harnal (46/9), Manjhot (46/31), Samluhi (46/8), Ser (46/24), Swahal (46/23), and Ushli (46/1).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sawahal Gram Panchayat come under?
Sawahal Gram Panchayat comes under Hamirpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hamirpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Sawahal Gram Panchayat come under?
Hamirpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sawahal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Sawahal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Hamirpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hamirpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sawahal Gram Panchayat?
Sawahal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sawahal Gram Panchayat do?
Sawahal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.