Bhanwas Gram Panchayat, Bali Chowki
Bhanwas is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bali Chowki Panchayat Samiti and Mandi Zila Parishad. Bhanwas Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Bagi, Bhanwas, and Bung. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhanwas Gram Panchayat
Bhanwas Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagi |
| 2 | Bhanwas |
| 3 | Bung |
| 4 | Chet |
| 5 | D.P. F. Khahni Shil |
| 6 | D.P.F. Badori |
| 7 | D.P.F. Badyad |
| 8 | D.P.F. Chasnas |
| 9 | D.P.F. Linggahar |
| 10 | D.P.F. Marholi Shilh |
| 11 | D.P.F. Nalout |
| 12 | D.P.F. Shalwar |
| 13 | D.P.F.Binglao |
| 14 | Lambi Dhar |
| 15 | Marhola |
| 16 | Rakhali Dhar |
| 17 | Ranikot |
| 18 | Shalwar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhanwas Gram Panchayat
Bhanwas Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhanwas 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)
Bali Chowki Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhanwas 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 Bhanwas Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhanwas Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhanwas Gram Panchayat located?
Bhanwas Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bali Chowki Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhanwas Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Bhanwas Gram Panchayat: Bagi, Bhanwas, Bung, Chet, and D.P. F. Khahni Shil and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhanwas Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhanwas Gram Panchayat comes under Bali Chowki Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhanwas Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhanwas Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Bhanwas Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bali Chowki Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhanwas Gram Panchayat?
Bhanwas Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhanwas Gram Panchayat do?
Bhanwas Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.