Balijan Gram Panchayat
Balijan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh. It falls under the Papum Pare Zila Parishad. Balijan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Balijan H.Q., Balijan Karbi, and Gai. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balijan Gram Panchayat
Balijan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balijan H.Q. |
| 2 | Balijan Karbi |
| 3 | Gai |
| 4 | Upper Balijan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balijan Gram Panchayat
Balijan Gram Panchayat is part of Arunachal Pradesh's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balijan 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)
Papum Pare Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balijan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balijan Gram Panchayat
Where is Balijan Gram Panchayat located?
Balijan Gram Panchayat is located in the Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh.
How many villages come under Balijan Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Balijan Gram Panchayat: Balijan H.Q., Balijan Karbi, Gai, and Upper Balijan.
Does Balijan Gram Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Arunachal Pradesh follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Balijan Gram Panchayat comes directly under Papum Pare Zila Parishad.
Which District Panchayat does Balijan Gram Panchayat come under?
Papum Pare Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balijan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Arunachal Pradesh have?
Arunachal Pradesh follows a two-tier structure. Balijan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level and Papum Pare Zila Parishad at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Balijan Gram Panchayat?
Balijan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balijan Gram Panchayat do?
Balijan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.