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