Punthal Gram Panchayat, Bhuntar
Punthal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bhuntar Panchayat Samiti and Kullu Zila Parishad. Punthal Gram Panchayat covers a single village, Jari (39/100). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Punthal Gram Panchayat
Punthal Gram Panchayat covers the following village.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jari (39/100) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Punthal Gram Panchayat
Punthal Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Punthal 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)
Bhuntar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Punthal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kullu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Punthal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Punthal Gram Panchayat
Where is Punthal Gram Panchayat located?
Punthal Gram Panchayat is located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bhuntar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Punthal Gram Panchayat?
One village comes under Punthal Gram Panchayat, namely Jari (39/100).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Punthal Gram Panchayat come under?
Punthal Gram Panchayat comes under Bhuntar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kullu district.
Which District Panchayat does Punthal Gram Panchayat come under?
Kullu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Punthal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Punthal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhuntar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kullu Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Punthal Gram Panchayat?
Punthal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Punthal Gram Panchayat do?
Punthal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its village, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.