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