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