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