Balijan Gaon Panchayat, Golaghat East
Balijan is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Golaghat district of Assam. It falls under the Golaghat East Anchalik Panchayat and Golaghat Zila Parishad. Balijan Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Balijan Grant, Chowdang, and Dayang Grant. 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 | Balijan Grant |
| 2 | Chowdang |
| 3 | Dayang Grant |
| 4 | Nugura Grant |
| 5 | Saripuria |
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)
Golaghat East 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)
Golaghat 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 Golaghat district of Assam. It falls under the Golaghat East Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Balijan Gaon Panchayat?
5 villages come under Balijan Gaon Panchayat: Balijan Grant, Chowdang, Dayang Grant, Nugura Grant, and Saripuria.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Balijan Gaon Panchayat come under?
Balijan Gaon Panchayat comes under Golaghat East Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Golaghat district.
Which District Panchayat does Balijan Gaon Panchayat come under?
Golaghat 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, Golaghat East Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Golaghat 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.