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