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