Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat, Paonta Sahib
Bhatanwali is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Paonta Sahib Panchayat Samiti and Sirmaur Zila Parishad. Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bhatanwali, Bhuppur Divitiya, and Bhuppur Pratham (118.). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat
Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhatanwali |
| 2 | Bhuppur Divitiya |
| 3 | Bhuppur Pratham (118.) |
| 4 | Ganguwala |
| 5 | Kedarpur |
| 6 | Kishan Pura |
| 7 | Upsampada Batamandi (129/2) |
| 8 | Upsampada Naya Kadarpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat
Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhatanwali 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)
Paonta Sahib Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhatanwali 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 Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat located?
Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat is located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Paonta Sahib Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat: Bhatanwali, Bhuppur Divitiya, Bhuppur Pratham (118.), Ganguwala, Kedarpur, Kishan Pura, Upsampada Batamandi (129/2), and Upsampada Naya Kadarpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat comes under Paonta Sahib Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sirmaur district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat come under?
Sirmaur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Paonta Sahib Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sirmaur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat?
Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat do?
Bhatanwali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.