Bankala Gram Panchayat, Nahan
Bankala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nahan Panchayat Samiti and Sirmaur Zila Parishad. Bankala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Bankalan, Kun, and Makkar Wali. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bankala Gram Panchayat
Bankala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bankalan |
| 2 | Kun |
| 3 | Makkar Wali |
| 4 | Malonwala |
| 5 | Nehrala |
| 6 | Shambhu Wala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bankala Gram Panchayat
Bankala Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bankala 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)
Nahan Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bankala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sirmaur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bankala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bankala Gram Panchayat
Where is Bankala Gram Panchayat located?
Bankala Gram Panchayat is located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Nahan Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bankala Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Bankala Gram Panchayat: Bankalan, Kun, Makkar Wali, Malonwala, Nehrala, and Shambhu Wala.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bankala Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankala Gram Panchayat comes under Nahan Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sirmaur district.
Which District Panchayat does Bankala Gram Panchayat come under?
Sirmaur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bankala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Bankala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nahan Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sirmaur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bankala Gram Panchayat?
Bankala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bankala Gram Panchayat do?
Bankala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.