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