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