Balog Gram Panchayat, Mashobra
Balog is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Mashobra Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Balog Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Balog, Dubloo, and Lakhoti. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balog Gram Panchayat
Balog Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balog |
| 2 | Dubloo |
| 3 | Lakhoti |
| 4 | Nohan |
| 5 | Parthana Bud |
| 6 | Shalel |
| 7 | Up Mahal Jot |
| 8 | Up Mahal Parthana Bandli |
| 9 | Up-Mohal Jagas Dawana |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balog Gram Panchayat
Balog Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balog 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)
Mashobra Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balog 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 Balog Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balog Gram Panchayat
Where is Balog Gram Panchayat located?
Balog Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Mashobra Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balog Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Balog Gram Panchayat: Balog, Dubloo, Lakhoti, Nohan, Parthana Bud, Shalel, Up Mahal Jot, Up Mahal Parthana Bandli, and Up-Mohal Jagas Dawana.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balog Gram Panchayat come under?
Balog Gram Panchayat comes under Mashobra Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Balog Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balog Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Balog Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mashobra Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balog Gram Panchayat?
Balog Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balog Gram Panchayat do?
Balog Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.