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