Balag Gram Panchayat, Nihri
Balag is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nihri Panchayat Samiti and Mandi Zila Parishad. Balag Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Balag, Chauri, and D.P.F. Chalaun. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balag Gram Panchayat
Balag Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balag |
| 2 | Chauri |
| 3 | D.P.F. Chalaun |
| 4 | D.P.F.Bag |
| 5 | D.P.F.Bunga |
| 6 | D.P.F.Chauri |
| 7 | Koon |
| 8 | Majhaili |
| 9 | Pawabo |
| 10 | Shalag |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balag Gram Panchayat
Balag Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balag 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 Balag 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 Balag Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balag Gram Panchayat
Where is Balag Gram Panchayat located?
Balag Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nihri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balag Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Balag Gram Panchayat: Balag, Chauri, D.P.F. Chalaun, D.P.F.Bag, D.P.F.Bunga, D.P.F.Chauri, Koon, Majhaili, Pawabo, and Shalag.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balag Gram Panchayat come under?
Balag Gram Panchayat comes under Nihri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Balag Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balag Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Balag Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nihri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balag Gram Panchayat?
Balag Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balag Gram Panchayat do?
Balag Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.