Bijmal Gram Panchayat, Chopal
Bijmal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Bijmal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bhartaun, D.P.F. Kerag, and Kerag. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bijmal Gram Panchayat
Bijmal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhartaun |
| 2 | D.P.F. Kerag |
| 3 | Kerag |
| 4 | Mahan |
| 5 | Shatal |
| 6 | Up Mahal Ar (122/1) |
| 7 | Up Mahal Banipul (137/4) |
| 8 | Up Mahal Bijmal (137/1) |
| 9 | Up Mahal Ital(137/3) |
| 10 | Up Mahal Shirgah(122/2) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bijmal Gram Panchayat
Bijmal Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bijmal 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)
Chopal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bijmal 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 Bijmal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bijmal Gram Panchayat
Where is Bijmal Gram Panchayat located?
Bijmal Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chopal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bijmal Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Bijmal Gram Panchayat: Bhartaun, D.P.F. Kerag, Kerag, Mahan, Shatal, Up Mahal Ar (122/1), Up Mahal Banipul (137/4), Up Mahal Bijmal (137/1), Up Mahal Ital(137/3), and Up Mahal Shirgah(122/2).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bijmal Gram Panchayat come under?
Bijmal Gram Panchayat comes under Chopal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Bijmal Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bijmal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Bijmal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chopal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bijmal Gram Panchayat?
Bijmal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bijmal Gram Panchayat do?
Bijmal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.