Banahar Gram Panchayat, Narkanda
Banahar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Narkanda Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Banahar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Banahar, Barori, and Bhuth. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banahar Gram Panchayat
Banahar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banahar |
| 2 | Barori |
| 3 | Bhuth |
| 4 | Chamore |
| 5 | Kanda (150/2) |
| 6 | Talah |
| 7 | Up Mahal Chopala (150-1) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banahar Gram Panchayat
Banahar Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banahar 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)
Narkanda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banahar 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 Banahar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banahar Gram Panchayat
Where is Banahar Gram Panchayat located?
Banahar Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Narkanda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banahar Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Banahar Gram Panchayat: Banahar, Barori, Bhuth, Chamore, Kanda (150/2), Talah, and Up Mahal Chopala (150-1).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banahar Gram Panchayat come under?
Banahar Gram Panchayat comes under Narkanda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Banahar Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banahar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Banahar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Narkanda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banahar Gram Panchayat?
Banahar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banahar Gram Panchayat do?
Banahar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.