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