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