Bajihan Gram Panchayat, Nihri
Bajihan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nihri Panchayat Samiti and Mandi Zila Parishad. Bajihan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bagri, Bajaran, and Bajihan. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bajihan Gram Panchayat
Bajihan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagri |
| 2 | Bajaran |
| 3 | Bajihan |
| 4 | Brahata |
| 5 | D.P.F. Kanas |
| 6 | D.P.F. Raig |
| 7 | D.P.F.Bhun |
| 8 | Hanog |
| 9 | Shal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bajihan Gram Panchayat
Bajihan Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bajihan 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)
Nihri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bajihan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bajihan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bajihan Gram Panchayat
Where is Bajihan Gram Panchayat located?
Bajihan Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nihri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bajihan Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Bajihan Gram Panchayat: Bagri, Bajaran, Bajihan, Brahata, D.P.F. Kanas, D.P.F. Raig, D.P.F.Bhun, Hanog, and Shal.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bajihan Gram Panchayat come under?
Bajihan Gram Panchayat comes under Nihri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Bajihan Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bajihan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Bajihan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nihri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bajihan Gram Panchayat?
Bajihan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bajihan Gram Panchayat do?
Bajihan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.