Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat, Kalgachia
Balaipathar is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Barpeta district of Assam. It falls under the Kalgachia Anchalik Panchayat and Barpeta Zila Parishad. Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Balai Pathar, Bhera, and Haldia Gaon. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat
Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balai Pathar |
| 2 | Bhera |
| 3 | Haldia Gaon |
| 4 | Jamer Kur |
| 5 | Khar Balli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat
Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balaipathar Gaon 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)
Kalgachia Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Barpeta Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat
Where is Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat located?
Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat is located in the Barpeta district of Assam. It falls under the Kalgachia Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat?
5 villages come under Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat: Balai Pathar, Bhera, Haldia Gaon, Jamer Kur, and Khar Balli.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat come under?
Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat comes under Kalgachia Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Barpeta district.
Which District Panchayat does Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat come under?
Barpeta Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Kalgachia Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Barpeta Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat?
Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat do?
Balaipathar Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.