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