Badhai Gram Panchayat, Totu
Badhai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Totu Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Badhai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Badhai, Bihar, and Jungle Tarav. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Badhai Gram Panchayat
Badhai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badhai |
| 2 | Bihar |
| 3 | Jungle Tarav |
| 4 | Malog |
| 5 | Nehra |
| 6 | Up Mahal Kiyari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Badhai Gram Panchayat
Badhai Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Badhai 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)
Totu Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Badhai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Badhai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Badhai Gram Panchayat
Where is Badhai Gram Panchayat located?
Badhai Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Totu Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Badhai Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Badhai Gram Panchayat: Badhai, Bihar, Jungle Tarav, Malog, Nehra, and Up Mahal Kiyari.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Badhai Gram Panchayat come under?
Badhai Gram Panchayat comes under Totu Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Badhai Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Badhai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Badhai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Totu Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Badhai Gram Panchayat?
Badhai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Badhai Gram Panchayat do?
Badhai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.