Balar Gram Panchayat, Rafiganj
Balar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti and Aurangabad Zila Parishad. Balar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Bahadurpur, Balar, and Batura. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Balar Gram Panchayat
Balar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahadurpur |
| 2 | Balar |
| 3 | Batura |
| 4 | Baturi |
| 5 | Chandauli |
| 6 | Kanri |
| 7 | Kumhaini |
| 8 | Menghua |
| 9 | Nizampur |
| 10 | Parariya |
| 11 | Pipra |
| 12 | Sahokarman |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balar Gram Panchayat
Balar Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balar 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: Block Panchayat (BP)
Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balar Gram Panchayat
Where is Balar Gram Panchayat located?
Balar Gram Panchayat is located in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balar Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Balar Gram Panchayat: Bahadurpur, Balar, Batura, Baturi, and Chandauli and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balar Gram Panchayat come under?
Balar Gram Panchayat comes under Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Aurangabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Balar Gram Panchayat come under?
Aurangabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Balar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rafiganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Aurangabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balar Gram Panchayat?
Balar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Balar Gram Panchayat do?
Balar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.