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