Bawat Gram Panchayat, Kupvi
Bawat is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kupvi Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Bawat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bawat, Dehran, and Majh Gaon. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bawat Gram Panchayat
Bawat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bawat |
| 2 | Dehran |
| 3 | Majh Gaon |
| 4 | Masrah |
| 5 | Up Mahal Gaonkhar Oran |
| 6 | Up Mahal Guahan (171/4) |
| 7 | Up Mahal Sainj Khud |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bawat Gram Panchayat
Bawat Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bawat 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)
Kupvi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bawat 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 Bawat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bawat Gram Panchayat
Where is Bawat Gram Panchayat located?
Bawat Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Kupvi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bawat Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Bawat Gram Panchayat: Bawat, Dehran, Majh Gaon, Masrah, Up Mahal Gaonkhar Oran, Up Mahal Guahan (171/4), and Up Mahal Sainj Khud.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bawat Gram Panchayat come under?
Bawat Gram Panchayat comes under Kupvi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Bawat Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bawat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Bawat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kupvi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bawat Gram Panchayat?
Bawat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bawat Gram Panchayat do?
Bawat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.