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