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