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