Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat, Bijhri
Usnar-Kalan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bijhri Panchayat Samiti and Hamirpur Zila Parishad. Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Chukhiniar (33/28), Ghata Panga (33/25), and Guriah Kalan (33/37). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat
Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chukhiniar (33/28) |
| 2 | Ghata Panga (33/25) |
| 3 | Guriah Kalan (33/37) |
| 4 | Guriah Khurd (33/32) |
| 5 | Jajal (33/15) |
| 6 | Nara (33/38) |
| 7 | Narkar (33/23) |
| 8 | Usnar Kalan (33/27) |
| 9 | Usnar Khurd (33/26) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat
Usnar-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)
Usnar-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 Usnar-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 Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat
Where is Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat located?
Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat is located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bijhri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat: Chukhiniar (33/28), Ghata Panga (33/25), Guriah Kalan (33/37), Guriah Khurd (33/32), Jajal (33/15), Nara (33/38), Narkar (33/23), Usnar Kalan (33/27), and Usnar Khurd (33/26).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat come under?
Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat comes under Bijhri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hamirpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat come under?
Hamirpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Usnar-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 Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat?
Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat do?
Usnar-Kalan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.