Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat, Balijana
Meshelkhowa is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Goalpara district of Assam. It falls under the Balijana Anchalik Panchayat and Goalpara Zila Parishad. Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Berubari Pt-I, Berubari Pt-Ii, and Borali. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat
Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Berubari Pt-I |
| 2 | Berubari Pt-Ii |
| 3 | Borali |
| 4 | Chak Dam |
| 5 | Darakona |
| 6 | Halowapara |
| 7 | Kachumari |
| 8 | Kaimari Pt-I |
| 9 | Kaimari Pt-Ii |
| 10 | Khankhal |
| 11 | Kukurkata |
| 12 | Mechelkhowa |
| 13 | Mongrai |
| 14 | Nadirkona |
| 15 | Naya Gaon |
| 16 | Nibari |
| 17 | Rangdam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat
Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Meshelkhowa 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)
Balijana Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Goalpara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat
Where is Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat located?
Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat is located in the Goalpara district of Assam. It falls under the Balijana Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat?
17 villages come under Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat: Berubari Pt-I, Berubari Pt-Ii, Borali, Chak Dam, and Darakona and 12 others.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat come under?
Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat comes under Balijana Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Goalpara district.
Which District Panchayat does Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat come under?
Goalpara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Balijana Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Goalpara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat?
Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat do?
Meshelkhowa Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.