Hilghat Gram Panchayat
Hilghat is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jiribam district of Manipur. It falls under the Jiribam Zila Parishad. Hilghat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Babukhal, Bidyanagar, and Boroikhal Pt I. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Hilghat Gram Panchayat
Hilghat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Babukhal |
| 2 | Bidyanagar |
| 3 | Boroikhal Pt I |
| 4 | Boroikhal Pt II |
| 5 | Harinagar Meitei |
| 6 | Hilghat |
| 7 | Hilghat Khunou Gularthel |
| 8 | Jarolpokpi |
| 9 | Kamaranga |
| 10 | Kamrangha Kuki |
| 11 | Narandher Basa |
| 12 | New Alipur |
| 13 | Sabhughat |
| 14 | Uchathel |
| 15 | Yairalpokpi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Hilghat Gram Panchayat
Hilghat Gram Panchayat is part of Manipur's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Hilghat 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: District Panchayat (DP)
Jiribam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hilghat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Hilghat Gram Panchayat
Where is Hilghat Gram Panchayat located?
Hilghat Gram Panchayat is located in the Jiribam district of Manipur.
How many villages come under Hilghat Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Hilghat Gram Panchayat: Babukhal, Bidyanagar, Boroikhal Pt I, Boroikhal Pt II, and Harinagar Meitei and 10 others.
Does Hilghat Gram Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Manipur follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Hilghat Gram Panchayat comes directly under Jiribam Zila Parishad.
Which District Panchayat does Hilghat Gram Panchayat come under?
Jiribam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hilghat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Manipur have?
Manipur follows a two-tier structure. Hilghat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level and Jiribam Zila Parishad at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Hilghat Gram Panchayat?
Hilghat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Hilghat Gram Panchayat do?
Hilghat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.