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