Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat, Surani
Bari Kalan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Surani Panchayat Samiti and Kangra Zila Parishad. Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Bar Khurd, Barkalan, and Barwala. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat
Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bar Khurd |
| 2 | Barkalan |
| 3 | Barwala |
| 4 | Dhar Chauki |
| 5 | Ghar Behr |
| 6 | Ghar Lahr |
| 7 | Khundian |
| 8 | Korli |
| 9 | Lahar |
| 10 | Marehar |
| 11 | Narghota |
| 12 | Rakehar |
| 13 | Ramnagar |
| 14 | Touru |
| 15 | Tuli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat
Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bari Kalan 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 Bari Kalan 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 Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat
Where is Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat located?
Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Surani Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat: Bar Khurd, Barkalan, Barwala, Dhar Chauki, and Ghar Behr and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat come under?
Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat comes under Surani Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kangra district.
Which District Panchayat does Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat come under?
Kangra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Surani Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kangra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat?
Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat do?
Bari Kalan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.