Basantpur Gram Panchayat, Basantpur
Basantpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Basantpur Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Basantpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Ambari, Basantpur, and Jungal Ambari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Basantpur Gram Panchayat
Basantpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambari |
| 2 | Basantpur |
| 3 | Jungal Ambari |
| 4 | Kalvi |
| 5 | Kamla Dungri |
| 6 | Majayalu |
| 7 | Nadukhar |
| 8 | Naltu |
| 9 | Panehra |
| 10 | Taror |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Basantpur Gram Panchayat
Basantpur Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Basantpur 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)
Basantpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Basantpur 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 Basantpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Basantpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Basantpur Gram Panchayat located?
Basantpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Basantpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Basantpur Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Basantpur Gram Panchayat: Ambari, Basantpur, Jungal Ambari, Kalvi, Kamla Dungri, Majayalu, Nadukhar, Naltu, Panehra, and Taror.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Basantpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Basantpur Gram Panchayat comes under Basantpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Basantpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Basantpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Basantpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Basantpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Basantpur Gram Panchayat?
Basantpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Basantpur Gram Panchayat do?
Basantpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.