Balijan Gaon Panchayat, Behali
Balijan is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Biswanath district of Assam. It falls under the Behali Anchalik Panchayat and Biswanath Zila Parishad. Balijan Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Anandapur, Balijan, and Balijan Ban Gaon. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balijan Gaon Panchayat
Balijan Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anandapur |
| 2 | Balijan |
| 3 | Balijan Ban Gaon |
| 4 | Banar Gaon (Balijan) |
| 5 | Borbali |
| 6 | Brahmapur |
| 7 | Chatrangraza Bari |
| 8 | Dangtala |
| 9 | Dharmapur |
| 10 | Dhuna Bari |
| 11 | Gopal Gaon |
| 12 | Gorbalizan |
| 13 | Hantapara |
| 14 | Khandimara Deori Gaon |
| 15 | Lakhipur |
| 16 | Mandali Para |
| 17 | Milan Pur |
| 18 | Mising Kathani |
| 19 | No.1 Angra Bari (Asra) |
| 20 | No.2 Angra Bari (Asra) |
| 21 | Raja Bahar |
| 22 | Rangpur |
| 23 | Santipur |
| 24 | Tengabari |
| 25 | Upper Balijan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balijan Gaon Panchayat
Balijan Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balijan 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)
Behali Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balijan Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Biswanath Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balijan Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balijan Gaon Panchayat
Where is Balijan Gaon Panchayat located?
Balijan Gaon Panchayat is located in the Biswanath district of Assam. It falls under the Behali Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Balijan Gaon Panchayat?
25 villages come under Balijan Gaon Panchayat: Anandapur, Balijan, Balijan Ban Gaon, Banar Gaon (Balijan), and Borbali and 20 others.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Balijan Gaon Panchayat come under?
Balijan Gaon Panchayat comes under Behali Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Biswanath district.
Which District Panchayat does Balijan Gaon Panchayat come under?
Biswanath Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balijan Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Balijan Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Behali Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Biswanath Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balijan Gaon Panchayat?
Balijan Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balijan Gaon Panchayat do?
Balijan Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.