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