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