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