Jilhan Gram Panchayat, Drang
Jilhan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Drang Panchayat Samiti and Mandi Zila Parishad. Jilhan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including D.P.F. Futakhal, D.P.F. Silhaswar, and Dalosa. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jilhan Gram Panchayat
Jilhan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | D.P.F. Futakhal |
| 2 | D.P.F. Silhaswar |
| 3 | Dalosa |
| 4 | Gwalan |
| 5 | Jihlan |
| 6 | Lakhwan |
| 7 | Markhan |
| 8 | Putakhal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jilhan Gram Panchayat
Jilhan Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jilhan 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)
Drang Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jilhan 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 Jilhan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jilhan Gram Panchayat
Where is Jilhan Gram Panchayat located?
Jilhan Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Drang Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jilhan Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Jilhan Gram Panchayat: D.P.F. Futakhal, D.P.F. Silhaswar, Dalosa, Gwalan, Jihlan, Lakhwan, Markhan, and Putakhal.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jilhan Gram Panchayat come under?
Jilhan Gram Panchayat comes under Drang Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Jilhan Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jilhan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Jilhan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Drang Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jilhan Gram Panchayat?
Jilhan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jilhan Gram Panchayat do?
Jilhan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.