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