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