Bhanthal Gram Panchayat, Karsog
Bhanthal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Karsog Panchayat Samiti and Mandi Zila Parishad. Bhanthal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bathar (480, Bhanthal, and Khnawadi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhanthal Gram Panchayat
Bhanthal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bathar (480 |
| 2 | Bhanthal |
| 3 | Khnawadi |
| 4 | Nehra |
| 5 | Rikki |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhanthal Gram Panchayat
Bhanthal Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhanthal 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)
Karsog Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhanthal 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 Bhanthal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhanthal Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhanthal Gram Panchayat located?
Bhanthal Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Karsog Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhanthal Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Bhanthal Gram Panchayat: Bathar (480, Bhanthal, Khnawadi, Nehra, and Rikki.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhanthal Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhanthal Gram Panchayat comes under Karsog Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhanthal Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhanthal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Bhanthal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Karsog Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhanthal Gram Panchayat?
Bhanthal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhanthal Gram Panchayat do?
Bhanthal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.