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