Balichowki Block, Mandi (Himachal Pradesh)
Balichowki is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Balichowki Block consists of 50 Gram Panchayats covering 236 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Balichowki Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Balichowki Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chehatigarh | 5 |
| 2 | Rahla | 9 |
| 3 | Kathiyari | 4 |
| 4 | Tikkar | 2 |
| 5 | Jhiri | 1 |
| 6 | Palsehad | 1 |
| 7 | Nagwain | 2 |
| 8 | Farsh | 4 |
| 9 | Sawakhari | 4 |
| 10 | Shilah-Mashora | 1 |
| 11 | Takoli | 1 |
| 12 | Pali | 2 |
| 13 | Kotadhar | 2 |
| 14 | Kigash | 3 |
| 15 | Kot Dhalyash | 14 |
| 16 | Bandhi | 7 |
| 17 | Nau | 3 |
| 18 | Aut | 4 |
| 19 | Jala(Kashna) | 2 |
| 20 | Bhatwadi | 5 |
| 21 | Rensh | 4 |
| 22 | Kau | 8 |
| 23 | Panjain | 7 |
| 24 | Guran | 1 |
| 25 | Muraha | 10 |
| 26 | Nalwagi | 6 |
| 27 | Koon | 3 |
| 28 | Khahri | 3 |
| 29 | Khola Nal | 5 |
| 30 | Kashaud | 2 |
| 31 | Kuklaha | 5 |
| 32 | Thachi | 7 |
| 33 | Bhanwas | 18 |
| 34 | Somgad | 7 |
| 35 | Basut | 4 |
| 36 | Laghdyana Kashal | 6 |
| 37 | Balichowki | 6 |
| 38 | Devdhar | 5 |
| 39 | Kandha | 3 |
| 40 | Maani | 6 |
| 41 | Khani | 6 |
| 42 | Sudhrani | 3 |
| 43 | Khuhan | 4 |
| 44 | Khalwahan | 4 |
| 45 | Bung Jahal Gad | 4 |
| 46 | Thata | 6 |
| 47 | Ghat | 6 |
| 48 | Jufarkot | 6 |
| 49 | Thachadhar | 4 |
| 50 | Khauli | 3 |