Somgad Gram Panchayat, Bali Chowki
Somgad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bali Chowki Panchayat Samiti and Mandi Zila Parishad. Somgad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Chalot, D.P.F. Deothach, and D.P.F. Janji Kalyana. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Somgad Gram Panchayat
Somgad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chalot |
| 2 | D.P.F. Deothach |
| 3 | D.P.F. Janji Kalyana |
| 4 | D.P.F. Rajan Kura |
| 5 | D.P.F.Shargad |
| 6 | Phalaher , |
| 7 | Somgad |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Somgad Gram Panchayat
Somgad Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Somgad 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 Somgad 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 Somgad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Somgad Gram Panchayat
Where is Somgad Gram Panchayat located?
Somgad Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bali Chowki Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Somgad Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Somgad Gram Panchayat: Chalot, D.P.F. Deothach, D.P.F. Janji Kalyana, D.P.F. Rajan Kura, D.P.F.Shargad, Phalaher ,, and Somgad.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Somgad Gram Panchayat come under?
Somgad Gram Panchayat comes under Bali Chowki Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Somgad Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Somgad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Somgad 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 Somgad Gram Panchayat?
Somgad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Somgad Gram Panchayat do?
Somgad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.