Vardhan Gram Panchayat, Drang
Vardhan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Drang Panchayat Samiti and Mandi Zila Parishad. Vardhan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bardhan, Boching, and D.P.F. Boching. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Vardhan Gram Panchayat
Vardhan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bardhan |
| 2 | Boching |
| 3 | D.P.F. Boching |
| 4 | D.P.F. Jamtehr |
| 5 | D.P.F. Lachkandi |
| 6 | D.P.F.Kalhog |
| 7 | Jamtehr |
| 8 | Kalhog |
| 9 | Kuljhan |
| 10 | Lach Kandi |
| 11 | Lachhyan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Vardhan Gram Panchayat
Vardhan Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Vardhan 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)
Drang Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vardhan 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 Vardhan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Vardhan Gram Panchayat
Where is Vardhan Gram Panchayat located?
Vardhan Gram Panchayat is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Drang Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Vardhan Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Vardhan Gram Panchayat: Bardhan, Boching, D.P.F. Boching, D.P.F. Jamtehr, and D.P.F. Lachkandi and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Vardhan Gram Panchayat come under?
Vardhan Gram Panchayat comes under Drang Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Vardhan Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vardhan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Vardhan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Drang Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Vardhan Gram Panchayat?
Vardhan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Vardhan Gram Panchayat do?
Vardhan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.