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