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