Banni Gram Panchayat, Pragpur
Banni is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Pragpur Panchayat Samiti and Kangra Zila Parishad. Banni Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bani, Dangra, and Dholu Bhad. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banni Gram Panchayat
Banni Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bani |
| 2 | Dangra |
| 3 | Dholu Bhad |
| 4 | Mat Umran |
| 5 | Mera |
| 6 | Nathun |
| 7 | Reserve Jangal Dangra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banni Gram Panchayat
Banni Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banni 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 Banni 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 Banni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banni Gram Panchayat
Where is Banni Gram Panchayat located?
Banni Gram Panchayat is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Pragpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banni Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Banni Gram Panchayat: Bani, Dangra, Dholu Bhad, Mat Umran, Mera, Nathun, and Reserve Jangal Dangra.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banni Gram Panchayat come under?
Banni Gram Panchayat comes under Pragpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kangra district.
Which District Panchayat does Banni Gram Panchayat come under?
Kangra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banni Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Banni Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pragpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kangra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banni Gram Panchayat?
Banni Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banni Gram Panchayat do?
Banni Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.