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