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