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