Chauntra Block, Mandi (Himachal Pradesh)
Chauntra 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.
Chauntra Block consists of 42 Gram Panchayats covering 278 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 Chauntra Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Chauntra Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tikari Mushera | 5 |
| 2 | Galu | 5 |
| 3 | Bhadyara | 7 |
| 4 | Dhelu | 4 |
| 5 | Sainthal Pandain | 2 |
| 6 | Chauntra | 3 |
| 7 | Passal | 2 |
| 8 | Talkehar | 3 |
| 9 | Matru | 4 |
| 10 | Badehar | 4 |
| 11 | Ahju | 4 |
| 12 | Sagnehad | 5 |
| 13 | Mein Bharola | 3 |
| 14 | Ropri Kalyheru | 9 |
| 15 | Tikru | 4 |
| 16 | Drahal | 6 |
| 17 | Bhadiara Buhla | 6 |
| 18 | Kolang | 10 |
| 19 | Trambli | 6 |
| 20 | Kuthaira | 9 |
| 21 | Pippali | 13 |
| 22 | Dhar | 5 |
| 23 | Khadihar | 6 |
| 24 | Langna | 7 |
| 25 | Drubble | 11 |
| 26 | Pihar Bedlu | 11 |
| 27 | Bag | 7 |
| 28 | Matehar | 9 |
| 29 | Ropri | 8 |
| 30 | Golwan | 9 |
| 31 | Mamaan Banandar | 7 |
| 32 | Upridhar | 7 |
| 33 | Lad Bharol | 5 |
| 34 | Daled | 17 |
| 35 | Bhagehar | 4 |
| 36 | Khuddi | 9 |
| 37 | Kathaun | 14 |
| 38 | Utpur | 7 |
| 39 | Simas | 1 |
| 40 | Khaddar | 9 |
| 41 | Tulah | 5 |
| 42 | Bhager Raktal | 6 |